The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clear Fork Reservoir
Morrow County, Ohio · 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
47°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Clear Fork Reservoir
Clear Fork Reservoir is a reservoir in Morrow County, Ohio, covering 1,000 acres. It sits on the Clear Fork. Clear Fork Reservoir, built in 1949, serves as the main drinking-water supply for the city of Mansfield, Ohio.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end with roughly 8.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,200 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 40 ft, with an average depth near 10 ft. Lexington is about 1.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 40 ft (average 10 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,200 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Clear Fork
- County
- Morrow County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Ohio, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clear Fork Reservoir
- Lexingtonabout 1.8 mi southeast
- Ontarioabout 3.8 mi northeast
- Mansfieldabout 6.1 mi northeast
- Crestlineabout 6.1 mi northwest
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Questions about Clear Fork Reservoir
What fish are in Clear Fork Reservoir?
Lakes like Clear Fork Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Clear Fork Reservoir?
About 40 ft at the deepest point, about 10 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Clear Fork Reservoir?
1,000 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clear Fork Reservoir?
Lexington is about 1.8 miles southeast; Ontario is about 3.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Clear Fork Reservoir today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Clear Fork Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
