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Senecaville Lake

Lake fishing  Ohio · 07:07 - 19:33

Senecaville Lake is a lake in Ohio. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
83°
Best day
Fri
83%
74°
Sat
76%
80°
Sun
84%
74°
Mon
81%
84°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
73°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.17 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:22–08:22 Day 08:22–18:18 Dusk 18:18–20:18

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:23–18:23 Major period 04:23–06:23 Minor period 12:03–13:33 Minor period 21:12–22:42

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

18:00
80°
19:00
77°
20:00
74°
21:00
73°
22:00
72°
23:00
72°
00:00
71°
01:00
71°
02:00
70°
03:00
69°
04:00
68°
05:00
68°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
53%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
35%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak 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.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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

Senecaville Lake is a reservoir in Guernsey and Noble Counties, Ohio. It is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Cambridge near the village of Senecaville, Ohio. The lake is popular among recreation and fishing enthusiasts. It is often referred to locally as Seneca Lake.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Senecaville Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Senecaville 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 Senecaville Lake?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Senecaville Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 25%.