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Charles Mill Lake

Lake fishing  Ohio · 06:26 - 20:45

Charles Mill Lake is a lake in Ohio. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
76°
Mon
75%
77°
Best day
Tue
72%
81°
Wed
74%
79°
Thu
72%
82°
Fri
72%
83°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.83 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:41–07:41 Day 07:41–19:30 Dusk 19:30–21:30

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:44–04:44 Major period 14:44–16:44 Minor period 21:14–22:44 Minor period 08:43–10:13

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
73°
11:00
74°
12:00
73°
13:00
76°
14:00
73°
15:00
73°
16:00
72°
17:00
71°
18:00
71°
19:00
71°
20:00
70°
21:00
69°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
44%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
34%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Charles Mill is a reservoir located in central Ohio near the junction of State Routes 430 and 603. Charles Mill Lake is a quiet and enjoyable place for boating, camping, fishing, hunting, or hiking. The lake is located in both Richland County and Ashland County, with the dam located in Ashland County. This lake is located on the Black Fork of the Mohican River. Many local residents refer to Chales Mill Lake as Mifflin Lake due to its proximity to Mifflin, Ohio. The lake primarily sees local use by nearby residents who fish or boat; the marina is accessible from St. Rt. 430.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Charles Mill Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Charles Mill Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Charles Mill Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Charles Mill Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 31%.