Berlin Lake
A long Mahoning River reservoir near Deerfield and Alliance. It's a top northeast Ohio walleye lake with good crappie and smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked. Troll points and the old river channel.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Berlin Reservoir Wildlife RampRampPublic boat launch, Bonner Road, Deerfield Township. (330) 644-2293.Directions ↗
- 2Les's BaitRampLaunch with dock or marina, 10583 Cobb Road, Deerfield. Launch fee. (330) 584-6741.Directions ↗
- 3Mill Creek Recreation AreaRampPublic boat launch, 7400 Bedell Rd, Berlin Center. Launch fee. (330) 547-3781.Directions ↗
- 4Dutch HarborRampLaunch with dock or marina, 640 Hartzell Road, North Benton. Launch fee. (330) 584-4174.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, saugeye and sauger combined | 15 in | 6 / day |
| Crappie Black and white combined | 9 in | 30 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Les's Bait & MarinaNearby10583 Cobb Road, Deerfield(330) 614-6631Directions ↗
- Dunham's Sports4.7 mi2500 West State Street, Alliance(330) 829-0740Directions ↗
- Mogadore Bait and Tackle12.7 mi780 Randolph Road, Mogadore(330) 628-9872Directions ↗
Local tips
- The Route 14 and Route 224 bridge areas hold fish.
- Water levels change with Army Corps releases.
- Night trolling for walleye is popular in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.