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Ross Lake

Ross Lake is a reservoir in Ohio, near Ross County.

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Fish species in Ross Lake

Ross Lake northwest of Lake Ellensmere is a reservoir in Ross County, Ohio. Ross Lake northwest of Lake Ellensmere covers about 127 acres, reaches a recorded 24 feet and holds about 4,350 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Ross Lake

Ross Lake northwest of Lake Ellensmere has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Ross Lake

Fish reported from Ross Lake northwest of Lake Ellensmere include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, gizzard shad, largemouth bass, and white crappie.

Bass

For bass at Ross northwest of Ellensmere, fish weeds, wood and shade with a jig, spinnerbait or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Ross northwest of Ellensmere, use a small jig or live minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds and shade for sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Ross northwest of Ellensmere, put cut bait, chicken liver or a nightcrawler on bottom for channel catfish, and fish corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ross Lake

On a first trip to Ross northwest of Ellensmere, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Ross Lake

Spring around Ross northwest of Ellensmere is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Ross northwest of Ellensmere can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Gizzard Shad — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Crappie — supporting source

    Ohio Division of Wildlife – Lake Fishing Map

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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