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LaDue Reservoir

Lake fishing  Ohio · 07:05 - 19:35

LaDue Reservoir is one of the lakes in Ohio. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
83°
Thu
84%
73°
Best day
Fri
78%
73°
Sat
84%
70°
Sun
84%
70°
Mon
80%
78°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
79°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
30.16 inHg → stable
Clouds
30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Day 08:20–18:20 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:35–17:35 Major period 03:35–05:35 Minor period 11:05–12:35 Minor period 20:35–22:05

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

16:00
79°
17:00
79°
18:00
78°
19:00
75°
20:00
73°
21:00
73°
22:00
72°
23:00
72°
00:00
72°
01:00
71°
02:00
71°
03:00
70°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
54%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
38%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
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

LaDue Reservoir is a reservoir located near Ohio State Route 44 and U.S. Route 422 in Auburn and Troy Townships in Geauga County, Ohio. Originally called the “Akron City Reservoir”, it was dedicated as the LaDue Reservoir on October 11, 1961, in honor of Wendell R. LaDue. The Geographic Names Information System recognized four variants names, including Akron City Reservoir, Bridge Creek Reservoir, Ladue Reservoir, and Wendell R. Ladue Reservoir.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at LaDue Reservoir?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at LaDue Reservoir?

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 LaDue Reservoir?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at LaDue Reservoir right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.