LaDue Reservoir

Geauga County, Ohio

LaDue Reservoir is in southern Geauga County, about 30 miles east of Cleveland. It is an Akron water supply lake known for bass, crappie and stocked walleye.

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Current air temperature at LaDue Reservoir (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,477 acres

Max depth21 ft

Shoreline20.4 mi

Boat motorsElectric motors only

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Most anglers target bass

Crappie●●●●○

White and black crappie

Walleye●●●○○

Stocked; 15 inch minimum

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

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.

1Boathouse rampRamp
Off Washington St north of US 422, west sideDirections ↗
2SR 44 rampRamp
South of Taylor-May Rd where SR 44 crosses the reservoirDirections ↗
LaDue MarinaMarina
17799 Valley Road, Chagrin Falls, boat rentals, 440-834-0045Directions ↗
4Auburn Launch RampRamp
Public boat launch, Auburn Road, Auburn. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 678-0077.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See 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

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

One Stop Fishing ShopNearby
11799 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023440-834-2248 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Only electric motors are allowed. Gas motors and outside fuel tanks are banned.
Walleye must be 15 inches or longer.
Bank fishing is limited to the road right-of-ways along SR 44, US 422 and Auburn Road.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.