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
Meander Creek Reservoir
Mahoning County, Ohio · about 1,640 acres (2.6 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Meander Creek Reservoir
Meander Creek Reservoir is a lake in Mahoning County, Ohio, covering about 1,640 acres.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 910 ft above sea level. Mineral Ridge sits right on the water. The closest city is Youngstown, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,640 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 910 ft
- County
- Mahoning County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Meander Creek Reservoir 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
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Meander Creek Reservoir
- Mineral Ridgeon the shore
- Nilesabout 2 mi northeast
- Austintownabout 2.1 mi southeast
- McDonaldabout 2.9 mi northeast
- Youngstownnearest city, about 8 mi east
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Questions about Meander Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Meander Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Meander Creek 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 Meander Creek Reservoir?
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 Meander Creek Reservoir?
About 1,640 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Meander Creek Reservoir?
Mineral Ridge is on the shore; Niles is about 2 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Meander Creek Reservoir?
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.
Meander Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
