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5 Places to Go Fishing in Northeast Ohio

The seat on a fishing boat on Atwood Lake

Ohio is home to thousands of lakes offering plenty of fishing opportunities. Why not try one of these unique lakes for your next fishing trip?

1. Atwood Lake

We may be a little biased, but Atwood Lake really is the perfect place to fish. Atwood Lake is located in Tuscarawas County and Carroll County, Ohio. It is surrounded by 2,500 acres of forest, providing a scenic backdrop to your fishing trip. The lake has a 25 horsepower limit that ensures calm waters ideal for fishing.

The lake and marinas are known for being clean and well maintained. Atwood Lake Boats was recently recognized as a Platinum Clean Marina for both our East and West Marinas, as well as named Ohio’s Marina of the Year.

Types of Fish at Atwood Lake:

  • Largemouth Bass
  • Bluegill
  • Channel Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Saugeye
  • Yellow Perch

Atwood Lake Boats Amenities

When you fish at Atwood Lake, we make it easy and fun! We have two marinas, two on-the-water restaurants, and boat rental to meet your needs.

2. Portage Lakes

Portage Lakes is a chain of connected lakes located in Summit County, Ohio. If you are interested in trying different habitats and landscapes, this is the spot for you. You can enjoy shore, boat, or ice fishing here. It is also known for hosting fishing competitions.

Types of Fish at Portage Lakes:

  • Largemouth Bass
  • Bluegill
  • Channel Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Northern Pike
  • Carp

3. Mosquito Lake

Ignore the name - Mosquito Lake is another interesting spot for anglers to visit. It is located in Trumbull County, Ohio and known for being one of the largest lakes in Ohio with over 7,000 miles of surface area. That means there is plenty of space to share!

Types of Fish at Mosquito Lake:

  • Walleye
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill
  • Channel Catfish
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Northern Pike
  • Yellow Perch

4. Pymatuning Lake

Pymatuning Lake is located on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in Ashtabula County and offers 17,000 acres of water to explore. There are a variety of habitats in this lake including weed beds, shallow flats, deep channels, and submerged structures. It is also a popular ice fishing location and hosts fishing tournaments.

Types of Fish at Pymatuning Lake:

  • Walleye
  • Muskellunge (Muskie)
  • Crappie
  • Yellow Perch
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Smallmouth Bass
  • Channel Catfish
  • Bluegill

5. Leesville Lake

Leesville Lake is located in Carroll County, Ohio and known to be one of the best places in Ohio for Muskellunge (Muskie) fishing. It features two marinas, South Fork Marina and North Fork Marina. There is a horsepower limit on the lake, so there is less boat traffic and calmer waters for anglers.

Types of Fish at Leesville Lake:

  • Muskie
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Smallmouth Bass
  • Bluegill
  • Crappie
  • Channel Catfish
  • Yellow Perch
  • Carp
  • Bullhead Catfish
A person is holding a fish with a lake view in the back ground.

We hope this list helps you plan your next Ohio fishing trip! For more information about fishing at Atwood Lake or renting a fishing boat from Atwood Lake Boats, please contact us today. We are happy to help you get the most from your Atwood Lake visit!

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