Springfield Lake
Springfield Lake is a natural kettle lake in southeastern Summit County near Lakemore, fed by underground springs. It is known for channel catfish and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Channel Catfish
Stocked every other year
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Springfield Lake Fishing AreaPublicSouth of US 224, about a mile east of SR 241. Call 330-644-2293.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 Springfield Lake 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Fisherman's CentralNearby5461 Manchester Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319330-644-5346Directions ↗
Local tips
- Go early or late when the 10 hp limit keeps the lake quiet.
- Target channel catfish after the stocking years.
- Expect heavy boat traffic midday in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.