Turkeyfoot Lake
Turkeyfoot Lake is the largest lake in the Portage Lakes chain in Summit County, south of Akron. It is a popular bass and panfish lake with open water for boating.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Drop-offs in the Portage Lakes can reach about 60 feet
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Portage Lakes State Park rampRampFour-lane improved ramp with parking at the state park.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 Turkeyfoot 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
- Most other Portage Lakes are no wake, but parts of Turkeyfoot allow higher speeds. Watch for boat traffic on summer weekends.
- Fish the drop-offs for bass.
- Muskie and pickerel are in other lakes of the chain, not Turkeyfoot.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.