Fishing in : United States : Ohio : Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

Address:

United States

Ohio

975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313

Coordinates:

Latitude: 41.128561

Longitude: -81.543185

Administrator

Contact:

330-867-5511

Communication language

English

E-mail

marketing@summitmetroparks.org

Web-site

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Fishing in the Metro Parks

New and experienced anglers alike can enjoy lake, pond and river fishing in the Metro Parks.
 

Below you'll find resources to help ensure a great experience including fishing rules. Expand the park listings to learn which types of fish are available at each location. Depth maps for lakes and ponds are available, too.

Fishing Rules

• An Ohio fishing license is required for ages 16 and older. Purchase and print a fishing license online.
• Prohibited fishing equipment includes traps, spears, gigs, bows and arrows, and any form of unattended hooks (i.e. setlines, float lines, trotlines and jug fishing).
• Fishing is permitted during regular hours of operation. After-hours fishing is permitted only at Nimisila Reservoir at your own risk. Summit Metro Parks may close waters to fishing as it deems appropriate for your safety.
• Wading to fish is permitted at your own risk at Nimisila Reservoir and in the Cuyahoga River.
• Collecting frogs and turtles is prohibited in every park.
• The use of minnows as bait is permitted, per ODNR.
• All state rules and regulations apply. View the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations