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Evans Lake

Ohio
2.27 km²
40.9708, -80.6185
15 species
NHD 125574122
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About Evans Lake

Evans Lake is a natural lake or pond in Ohio, United States. It covers approximately 2.27 km² (562 acres). The lake centroid is located at 40.9708° N, 80.6185° W. 15 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
15 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Evans Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 33m
Dawn10:57
Sunrise11:25
Sunset22:58
Dusk23:25

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:27 – 12:25Excellent
  • Morning12:25 – 17:11Good
  • Midday17:11 – 19:58Calm
  • Afternoon19:58 – 21:58Good
  • Dusk21:58 – 23:55Excellent
  • Night23:55 – 10:27Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 08:06

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Evans Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Evans Lake include Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in Ohio waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Evans Lake?

Evans Lake covers approximately 2.27 square kilometres (562 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Evans Lake located?

Evans Lake is located in Ohio, United States, with its centroid at 40.9708°, -80.6185°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF