Fishing Mogadore Reservoir

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Mogadore Reservoir, OH

Popular Fish Species Mogadore Reservoir, OH

Mogadore Reservoir Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Mogadore Reservoir continues to deliver great catches of largemouth bass, as it has for several years now. Thorough fisheries management by the Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Resources has maintained a quality bass fishery providing both quantity and quality for anglers. April, May, and June are prime months for largemouth bass fishing here. Recent results by locals, and bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding lately. A significant number of larger bass also roam these waters, so there is always the potential for catching a lunker. Bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If you find them shallow, and they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good options. In winter, spend your time fishing Mogadore Reservoir on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Fishing for largemouth bass can range from fair to very good here, year round. In winter when the lake freezes over and the ice is safe, bass can be caught while ice fishing.

Mogadore Reservoir Popular Fish - Crappie

Crappie Fishing

Mogadore Reservoir has long been a good crappie fishing lake. The lake has good populations of both black crappie and white crappie. These two species generally school with their own, but once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing is often a great way to catch a quick limit of crappie. 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. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. 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.

Mogadore Reservoir Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

Most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish at Mogadore Reservoir, as long as the line is strong enough. However, using the right equipment enhances success, especially when you hook one of the big boys. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. The state record channel catfish is over 37 pounds, and Mogadore Reservoir holds some pretty big ones. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and yellow perch at Mogadore Reservoir in Ohio.

Crappie, bluegill and bass top the list of favored species at Mogadore Reservoir. This 1,000-acre lake, in the northeast part of the state, has about 20 miles of shoreline for anglers to explore. The lake is restricted to electric motors only. The lake is known for its abundant populations of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and saugeye. Public boat launch ramps are available for non-powered boats, including kayaks, canoes and car top boats. Rental boats are available at the lake, at Mogadore Boathouse & Marina.

Primary fish species residing in Mogadore Reservoir

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Mogadore Reservoir 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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Mogadore Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Ticknor Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.