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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Findley Reservoir | Findley Lake lies in Lorain County. The lake is 93 acres with 4 miles of shoreline. It is within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three. |
| Location | Findley Lake is located in Findley State Park in Lorain County approximately 1.4 miles south of Wellington on State Route 58. |
| Distance from Major Cities | Approximately 35 miles southwest of Cleveland. Approximately 35 miles east of Akron. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Findley Lake is noted for its populations of *Largemouth Bass *Bluegills *White Crappie *Brown and Black Bullheads *Channel Catfish *Northern Pike. |
| Boating Information | The Department of Natural Resources has provided parking lots ~ launch ramps ~ docks ~ campsites ~ picnic areas. The main boat ramp is located on the south end near the beach where you can also rent a boat. The lake is limited to electric motors only. |
| State Management | The Division of Wildlife activities include stocking ~ construction of fish attractors ~ monitoring fish populations ~ creel studies ~ physical and chemical water analysis. |
Findley Lake Location – Courtesy of Google Maps
A very special THANKS to the Ohio Division of Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife and the Division of Watercraft for their hard work and dedication in providing Northern Ohio sportsmen and women with boating safety plus excellent fishing & hunting opportunities!
Turn In a Poacher (1-800-POACHER)
Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher -“TIP” program – helps to curtail poaching throughout the state by involving the public in reporting wildlife violations. If you observe a wildlife violation, click here and submit the form online or print the form and mail to:
TIP Headquarters, Division of Wildlife
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg G
Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693
Or call the TIP toll-free hotline, 1-800-POACHER.
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- Reminder! Tree Stand Regulations August 14, 2018A tree stand on ODNR Division of Wildlife public hunting areas is legal as long as it is portable and uses no nails, steps, or any other device placed or inserted into a tree. The tree stand can be installed no more than one month prior to the beginning of deer archery season (which begins […]
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