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Pymatuning Reservoir

Lake fishing  Ohio · 06:57 - 17:13

Pymatuning Reservoir is a lake set in Ohio. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 82% 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
83%
62°
Fri
85%
54°
Best day
Sat
83%
49°
Sun
85%
49°
Mon
85%
52°
Tue
76%
57°

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.)
55°F
Air temp
58°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
30.02 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
31.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:12–08:12 Dusk 15:58–17:58

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:30–09:30 Major period 19:30–21:30 Minor period 01:26–02:56 Minor period 14:05–15:35

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

04:00
58°
05:00
57°
06:00
57°
07:00
57°
08:00
58°
09:00
61°
10:00
63°
11:00
66°
12:00
68°
13:00
69°
14:00
70°
15:00
70°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
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, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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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
21%
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.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak 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

Pymatuning Reservoir is a man-made lake in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and Ashtabula County, Ohio, in the United States, on land that was once a very large swamp. Much of it is incorporated into two state parks: Pymatuning State Park in Pennsylvania, and Pymatuning State Park in Ohio.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pymatuning Reservoir?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Pymatuning 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 Pymatuning Reservoir?

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Pymatuning Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 78%.