Fishing Atwood Lake

AKA: Atwood Park Lake

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Atwood Lake, OH

Popular Fish Species Atwood Lake, OH

Saugeye Fishing

When a female walleye spawns with a male sauger, the result is a hybrid known as saugeye. Atwood Lake has a notable population of saugeye, which are pursued by local anglers. Their meat is very tasty, and they put up a good fight. Look for them near bottom on sandy bars and especially along drop offs into river channels. These toothy critters often migrate up-river in winter and spring, congregating in low-current areas. A common method for catching saugeye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting topwater lures, live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Crappie Fishing

With a history of good crappie fishing, Atwood Lake continues to impress crappie enthusiasts this year. Light line and small hooks are key when fishing live bait. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing is often a great way to catch a bunch of hungry of crappie. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Atwood Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Atwood Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike and saugeye at Atwood Lake in Ohio.

Atwood Lake, located in eastern Ohio, is a 1,540 acre lake, providing ample room for anglers to explore and pursue various fish species. The lake is well-known for largemouth bass and crappie fishing. Anglers can also target other species such as channel catfish, white bass,bluegill, saugeye and yellow perch. There is a fishing pier which is ADA accessible. Otherwise there is very limited areas for fishing from the bank, but resourceful anglers can always find a way to wet a line. Big saugeye and yellow perch are favorites when ice fishing in winter.

Primary fish species residing in Atwood Lake

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Atwood Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Atwood Lake Boats
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
330 364-4703

Atwood Lake Boats Marina East
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
330 735-2323

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Atwood Lake Boats Marina East Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off Magnolia Road SW, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

US Army Corps Of Engineers Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Highway 212, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Marinas

Atwood Lake Boats
9298 Atwood Lake Rd NE
Mineral City, OH 44656
330 364-4703

Atwood Lake Boats Marina East
1601 Magnolia Rd SW
Dellroy, OH 44620
330 735-2323