East Branch Reservoir
East Branch Reservoir is in Geauga County, about 40 miles east of Cleveland. It is a quiet electric-motor-only lake known for bass, crappie and stocked northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Both white and black crappie are present
Northern Pike
Stocked yearly because they do not reproduce here
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West shore boat rampRampSingle ramp near the dam off State Route 608. No boat rentals.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in East Branch Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near East Branch Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Bring your own boat. There are no rentals and only one ramp.
- Use electric motors only. Gas motors are not allowed.
- Look for pike near the dam and shoreline cover in spring.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.