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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Mogadore Reservoir | Mogadore Reservoir is located in Portage County. The lake has 1000 acres of fishing water with 19 miles of shoreline at normal pool level. It is within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three. |
| Location | Mogadore Reservoir is located in southwestern Portage County. It is 3 miles east of Akron approximately 1 mile north of State Route 224 and about 6 miles south of Kent on State Route 43. |
| Distance from Major Cities | 3 miles east of Akron. Approximately 35 miles southeast of Cleveland. Approximately 110 miles northeast of Columbus. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Mogadore Reservoir fishing opportunities include *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Largemouth Bass *Crappies *Brown Bullhead *Yellow Perch *an occasional Muskellunge.. |
| Boating Information | There is an electric motors only restriction on Mogadore Reservoir. Three modern boat launches are distributed along each third of the lake. |
| State Management | The Division of Wildlife activities include ~ monitoring fish populations ~ stocking & creel studies ~ general physical and chemical water quality analysis. They are also responsible for the three parking lots and a boat launch. The city of Akron constructed and maintains two family camping areas a swimming beach and picnic areas. |
Mogadore Reservoir – Courtesy Google Maps
Mogadore Reservoir Pictures – July 2016
Bait & Tackle Shops, Marinas, Boat Rental & More
- Vic’s Sports Center | 2039 Tallmadge Rd. | Brimfield, OH 44240 | 330-673-7600
- Mogadore Bait & Tackle | 780 Randolph Rd. | Mogadore, OH | 330-628-9872
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.
Ohio Wildlife News- Species of the Week: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel April 1, 2020It's time for another animal species of the week! This week we are spotlighting the thirteen-lined ground squirrel.
- ODNR Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak April 1, 2020Want to get outdoors? Please reference the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website for the most timely details on closures and access opportunities at state-owned facilities.
- Thank You for Your Reports of Bald Eagle Nests! April 1, 2020We are thrilled to announce that we received over 2,400 reports of bald eagle nests in Ohio! We will spend the next couple weeks finalizing confirmations of nest locations and plan to have the full report available in late April, on Earth Day.
- USCG Guidelines for PFD Decontamination April 1, 2020Are you an avid boater seeking guidance on how to disinfect your personal flotation devices to make sure they are not carrying the Covid-19 virus? The U.S. Coast Guard recently posted guidance on how to do this.
- Camping Facilities Closed at Woodbury, Crown City Wildlife Areas April 1, 2020In response to the developing public health situation with COVID-19 and the Ohio Department of Health’s Stay At Home Order, we are closing campgrounds at Woodbury and Crown City wildlife areas.
- Use Smart Social Distancing Meaures When Fishing and Enjoying the Outdoors April 1, 2020Yes! You can still fish. This is a time of uncertainty, though, so please use smart social distancing measures. Read more about social distancing.
- Changes in ODNR Division of Wildlife Operations April 1, 2020Visit the Ohio Division of Wildlife website for the latest updates on cancelled events and changes in operations.
- Spotted: Green Frog March 31, 2020The green frog is the most abundant frog in Ohio. Peak breeding activity occurs from April through August, when eggs are fertilized externally and attach to aquatic plants in smaller clusters.
- Video: Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest March 31, 2020Enjoy this short Facebook video from our staff member Jamey about the Red-shouldered hawks nesting in her backyard.
- Wild Ohio Cookbook: Classic Fish Cake March 31, 2020If you had luck on the lake, you'll love this classic fish cake.
- Species of the Week: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel April 1, 2020
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