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Meander Creek Reservoir

Lake fishing  Ohio · 06:58 - 17:16

Meander Creek Reservoir is a lake set in Ohio. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
64°
Fri
85%
55°
Best day
Sat
85%
50°
Sun
85%
51°
Mon
84%
53°
Tue
80%
60°

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.)
56°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Dusk 16:01–18:01

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:32–09:32 Major period 19:32–21:32 Minor period 01:27–02:57 Minor period 14:06–15:36

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

05:00
59°
06:00
59°
07:00
58°
08:00
60°
09:00
64°
10:00
66°
11:00
69°
12:00
72°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
71°
16:00
64°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
40%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
22%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Common Carp.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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

Meander Creek Reservoir is a lake located along Meander Creek in Mahoning County and Trumbull County near Austintown, Ohio. The Meander Creek Reservoir is owned by the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District MVSD and is the largest provider of drinking water of Mahoning and Trumbull County Ohio.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Meander Creek Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish and Lake Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Meander Creek 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 Meander Creek Reservoir?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Meander Creek Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 77%.