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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clendening Lake
Harrison County, Ohio · about 1,500 acres (2.4 sq mi)
Level steady, calm this morning.
About Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake is a lake in Harrison County, Ohio, covering about 1,500 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.5 miles with roughly 27 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 900 ft above sea level. Dennison lies about 8.5 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Canton, about 36 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,500 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 6.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- County
- Harrison County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Clendening Lake in Ohio usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
- 7
6 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clendening Lake
- Dennisonabout 8.5 mi northwest
- Cadizabout 8.7 mi east
- Uhrichsvilleabout 8.8 mi northwest
- Gnadenhuttenabout 10 mi northwest
- Cantonnearest city, about 36 mi north
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Questions about Clendening Lake
What fish are in Clendening Lake?
Lakes like Clendening Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Clendening Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Clendening Lake?
About 1,500 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clendening Lake?
Dennison is about 8.5 miles northwest; Cadiz is about 8.7 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Clendening Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Clendening Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
