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Charles Mill Lake

Lake fishing  Ohio · 05:58 - 21:03

Charles Mill Lake is a lake in Ohio. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.72 inHg → stable
Clouds
42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:48–21:48 Night 21:48–05:13

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

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Likely catch now (17 species)

Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
14%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
9%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
3%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
3%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
2%
Slow during the night, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
2%
Slow during the night.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
1%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
1%
Slow during the night, water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Charles Mill Lake is a lake in Ohio.

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural scent bait, scent over colour for channel catfish.
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 Lake

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 Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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?

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Charles Mill Lake right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 15%.