Mogadore Reservoir

Portage County, Ohio

Mogadore Reservoir is in southwest Portage County, about 3 miles east of Akron. It was built in 1939 and is known for panfish, bass and crappie.

Air temp Loading current temperature…

Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset. Check: this outline's area differs from the listed acreage, so its size or shape may be off.

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

Surface area1,104 acres

Max depth24 ft

Shoreline19 mi

Boat motorsElectric motors only

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Redear Sunfish●●●○○

Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

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

Muskellunge●○○○○

Occasional

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Mogadore Reservoir Boat Stake AreaRamp
Public boat launch, Lansinger Road, Mogadore. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 678-0077.Directions ↗
2Mogadore Boat HouseRamp
Public boat launch, 2578 State Rt. 43, Mogadore. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 628-3343.Directions ↗
3Ticknor Road Boat RampRamp
Public boat launch, 691 - 649 Ticknor Rd., Mogadore. Motor limit: Electric Only (see ODNR for rules). (330) 644-2293.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mogadore 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 ↗

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.

Mogadore Bait & TackleNearby
780 Randolph Rd., Mogadore, OH330-628-9872 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Gas motors are not allowed, so bring an electric trolling motor.
The lake is up to 24 feet deep, so look for crappie around brush in spring.
Three launches let you pick the arm out of the wind.

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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

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