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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| The Portage Lakes | The Portage Lakes are in Summit County and consist of a chain of five lakes – Turkeyfoot Lake; West Reservoir; East Reservoir; North Reservoir. Long Lake is not accessible from the main chain. They total 1681 acres of fishing waters with 37.84 miles of shoreline. The Portage Lakes lie within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three. |
| Location | 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. |
| Distance from Major Cities | Approximately 5 miles south of Akron. Approximately 35 miles south of Cleveland. Approximately 100 miles northeast of Columbus. |
| Fishing Opportunities | 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. |
| Boating Information | 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. |
| State Management | The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations ~ stocking ~ creel studies ~ water quality analysis. |
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Bait & Tackle Shops, Boat Rental, Marinas & More
- Kieffer Marine | 252 Portage Lakes Drive | Akron, OH 44319 | 330-644-0234
- 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
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- Tax Check-Off February 26, 2020Donate to our tax check-off program.
- Lakeside Eagle Cam February 26, 2020Featured Bald Eagle camera maintained by partners in conservation and wildlife education.
- Lake Erie Fishing Report February 26, 2020Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report Available
- Camp Canopy February 25, 2020Camp Canopy is the best place for future foresters and wildlife specialists to get their hands dirty and put their knowledge of forestry and wildlife to the test.
- Eastern Screech Owls February 25, 2020Eastern screech-owls are dichromatic, meaning they come in two distinct color morphs. They are either uniformly gray or uniformly rufous, with darker streaking on the body. Both color morphs allow for camouflage against the bark of trees.
- Hunter Education Courses February 24, 2020The next generation of outdoorsmen and women are using Ohio’s revamped hunter education course.
- Wildlife Diversity Conference February 24, 2020Register for our Wildlife Diversity Conference.
- Bluebirds in Ohio February 24, 2020Bluebirds, once common across Ohio, are experiencing a resurgence, thanks to dedicated volunteers from the Ohio Bluebird Society.
- Trout Stocking Dates Released February 24, 2020We've released dates for trout stocking! Click over to our website to find the closest location to you.
- Public Comments February 24, 2020Ohio Wildlife Council met this week and heard proposals for hunting season dates and daily limits, proposed by Division of Wildlife biologists. Public comments are now being accepted.
- Tax Check-Off February 26, 2020
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