Fishing in Athens

[Buckeye27]

I came up empty-handed across from White's Mill in Athens. What have you had success with there and are there any other places in Athens that are decent spots?

[OZZIEOHIO]

Lake Snowden is close enough and has some good fishing.

[The Enforcer]

What are You fishing for? and what were You using for bait?

[Buckeye27]

Mainly going after bass and panfish. I use quite a few lures, not really a live bait user. I put in a few hours using rapalas, jigs and spinners.

[The Enforcer]

Well if You dont mind geting Wet, You should try wading that area, The waters not to deep in most spots and it will increase Your Chances in that Area, I usually wade From the Mill down to KFC. As far as baits I use One bait , a Shallow Running Shad Rap in Baby Bass color(Walmart), Just Cast along the bank And use a Slow Retrieve. Ive Caught Alot of Fish doing this , Mostly Smallies And Sauger, but have also Caught, Crappie, Drum, White Bass, LM, Catfish, Hybrid Striper.

[Buckeye27]

GREAT!!! I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the tip

[sportsmr]

Lake Snowden really good in spring and fall.

[Old*rocket]

catfishing is good in hocking right now along 50 and stewert area.

[Old*rocket]

Catfishing was great in hocking after the storm last night,we landed 15 catfish biggest being a 31 pound flathead.