Zepernick Lake Fishing near Minerva, Ohio

• Overview

  Zepernick Lake lies within the bounds of Columbiana County, Ohio. Height above sea level is 1,247 feet. With some 40 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Ohio listings. For a base, Minerva sits 7.7 miles out. Beyond it, Sebring at 9.4 miles and Salem at 10 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Zepernick Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name fantail darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter, banded darter and johnny darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Zepernick Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 25°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Zepernick Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Zepernick Lake Wildlife Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lake Pina is 0.6 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Zepernick Lake.