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Highlandtown Lake Fishing Map
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LOCATION
Highlandtown Lake is located within the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Highlandtown Wildlife Area, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Salineville off of State Route 39 and approximately 9 miles south of Lisbon off of State Route 164 in Columbiana County.
HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
Highlandtown Lake was constructed in 1966 and first stocked in 1967 with muskellunge, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Highlandtown Lake is 182 acres. The maximum depth of Highlandtown Lake is 26 feet. Boats are allowed with electric motors only.
FISHES OF INTEREST TO ANGLERS
Fish species that are found in Highlandtown Lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, and hybrid sunfish. Channel catfish yearlings (9”+) are stocked during even-numbered years by the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
FISHING FORECAST
| Type of Fish |
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Size |
Largest
(inches) |
| Crappie |
Poor
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Good
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11.3
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| Largemouth Bass |
Excellent
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Excellent
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20.0
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| Sunfish |
Excellent
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Good
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7.9
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Fish Survey Report
| Type of Fish |
Percent Seeking |
Catch Rates |
Fishing Pressure |
| Catfish |
17%
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Fair
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Average
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| Crappie |
4%
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Fair
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Low
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Largemouth Bass
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30%
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Excellent
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Average
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| Sunfish |
6%
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Fair
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Average
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Angler Survey Report
METHODS OF FISHING AND BEST FISHING SITES
Largemouth bass and bluegill can be captured close to shore, especially during the spring and again in the fall. Spinner baits, surface lures, and plastic worms all are good choices for largemouth bass. Wax worms, maggots, or small worms are usually a good choice to attract bluegill and other sunfish species to bite. A small hook (# 10 or smaller) is the best bet for successful bluegill fishing. Yellow perch may be caught on worms or minnows. Channel catfish can be captured relatively close to shore from spring through fall. Shrimp, nightcrawlers, or chicken liver are preferred baits for channel catfish. A sliding sinker rig, using a swivel to keep the weight from hitting the hook (such as what would be used for fishing for bass with plastic worms) will work well. A # 4 hook is a preferred size to use for catfish.
FISH OHIO
Anglers who catch a big fish should enter their prize in the Fish Ohio angler recognition program. A fish qualifies for an award if it meets the minimum size requirement set for the Fish Ohio program. Applications are available online.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Highlandtown Wildlife Area Office is located at 16760 Spring Valley Road, Salineville, Ohio 43945 (phone number: 330-679-2201). The nearest district office is Wildlife District Three located at 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319 (phone number: 330-644-2293).
TURN IN A POACHER
Ohio’s TIP, “Turn In a Poacher,” program is helping curtail poaching throughout the state. TIP is designed to involve the public in reporting wildlife violations. Citizens who observe wildlife violations should call the TIP toll-free hotline, 1-800-POACHER.
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