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William H. Harsha Lake

Lake fishing  Ohio · 05:37 - 19:48

William H. Harsha Lake is a lake in Ohio. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
77°
Best day
Mon
74%
80°
Tue
74%
79°
Wed
77%
80°
Thu
75%
84°
Fri
75%
88°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
71°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
29.75 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:52–06:52 Day 06:52–18:33 Dusk 18:33–20:33

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:51–03:51 Major period 13:51–15:51 Minor period 20:20–21:50 Minor period 07:51–09:21

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

10:00
71°
11:00
71°
12:00
73°
13:00
73°
14:00
73°
15:00
76°
16:00
76°
17:00
76°
18:00
74°
19:00
72°
20:00
71°
21:00
71°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
43%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
42%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
42%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
32%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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.
Colour Stained water: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at William H. Harsha Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at William H. Harsha 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 William H. Harsha Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at William H. Harsha Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 30%.