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Timber Ridge Lake

Timber Ridge Lake is a lake in Ohio, near Lawrence County.

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Fish species in Timber Ridge Lake

Timber Ridge Lake is a lake in Lawrence County, Ohio. Timber Ridge Lake covers about 94.2 acres; a reliable maximum depth figure was not found.

What to Expect at Timber Ridge Lake

Timber Ridge Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Timber Ridge Lake

Fish reported from Timber Ridge Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, and largemouth bass.

Bass

For bass at Timber Ridge, fish weeds, wood and shade with a jig, spinnerbait or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Timber Ridge, 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 Timber Ridge, 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 Timber Ridge Lake

On a first trip to Timber Ridge, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Timber Ridge Lake

Spring at Timber Ridge 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 at Timber Ridge 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.

    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.

  • Channel Catfish — 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.

  • Common Carp — 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.

  • 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.

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