Portage Lakes Fishing Map - Northeast Ohio
Lake Info & State Management
The Portage Lakes are in Summit County and consist of a chain of five lakes – Turkeyfoot Lake; West Reservoir; East Reservoir; North Reservoir. They total 1681 acres of fishing waters with 37.84 miles of shoreline. Long Lake and North Reservoir are not accessible from the main chain. Portage Lakes is within Ohio Division of Wildlife District 3.
The Portage Lakes chain is located a few miles south of the City of Akron. They are bordered by State Route 224 to the north – County Road 50 on the east – State Route 93 on the west – and County Road 224 on the south.
Approximately 5 miles south of Akron. Approximately 35 miles south of Cleveland. Approximately 100 miles northeast of Columbus.
The Portage Lakes have many species swimming in their waters. *Largemouth Bass *Walleye *Black and White Crappie *Muskellunge *Eastern Chain Pickerel *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Pumpkinseed *Rainbow Trout *Warmouth Bass *Yellow Perch *Channel Catfish *Bullhead *Sucker *Carp are all found here. Muskellunge are generally found in North Reservoir while the Pickerel are located in Long Lake. Saugeye are stocked in all lakes.
There are no horsepower restrictions on most of the Portage Lakes. Several boat launches are located around the lakes. An improved ramp is located in the state park with four lanes and ample parking.
The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations ~ stocking ~ creel studies ~ water quality analysis.
- Fishermans’ Central | 3333 Manchester Rd | Akron, OH 44319 | 330-644-5346
- Portage Lakes Marine | 3758 Manchester Rd. | Akron, OH 44319 | 330-644-5020
- Shriner Marine | 533 w. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. | New Franklin, OH 44319 | 330-990-2191
Portage Lakes OH ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)
Deer Creek Reservoir Bass Fishing Report
Spent a hot, still wind day at Deer Creek Reservoir in Stark County a could days ago. Mile high blue skies, too. Deer Creek seemed a little more stained than usual, and there
2024 Walleye Fall Brawl Sign-Up Parties
The largest walleye fishing tournament on Lake Erie is coming up NEXT MONTH. The B’Laster 2024 Walleye Fall Brawl will begin on October 19th. Here are the north coast locations and times that you can stop by and register
Ohio Lake Maps by ODNR Region 1-5
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.
In search of an experienced team to help your fishing/outdoors business to target & attract more anglers & hunters? Since 1997, from website development & hosting to full-service management with complete e-commerce services – FutuRealm is the one-source solution. Click here to get on board!