Berlin Lake Fishing
A 3,344-acre Ohio lake in Portage County, Mahoning County and Stark County, unlimited horsepower.
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Berlin Lake by the ODNR numbers
Inside Portage County, Mahoning County and Stark County, Berlin Lake covers 3,344 acres on the ODNR lake map. Its edge measures near 79 miles on the Division of Wildlife map. From the lake point, Limaville is the nearest place at about 5 miles. It belongs to ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office).
Outboards follow a limit of unlimited horsepower. Mapped hot spots name catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, saugeye/walleye and smallmouth bass. Launching is possible at 5 public launches. ODNR has sunk 34 fish attractors in it. ODNR gives it 1 site-specific entry of its own.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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Species shown for Berlin Lake come from Division of Wildlife layers and the stocking ledger.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Where ODNR sank cover in Berlin Lake
Cover at Berlin Lake includes 34 ODNR attractor sites, placed in 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, from 3 to 20 feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 trees | Tree | 2 | 8 to 20 ft | 2016, 2017 |
| 115 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 3 to 8 ft | 2012 |
| 117 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 7 to 8 ft | 2010 |
| 1200 trees | Tree | 1 | 4 to 10 ft | 2018 |
| 14 wooden spools | Spools | 1 | 7 to 11 ft | 2003 |
| 20 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 6 to 8 ft | 2012 |
| 205 tree structures and 13 pallet boxes | Pallets | 1 | 3 to 8 ft | 2012 |
| 23 post structures | Posts | 1 | 7 to 8 ft | 2010 |
| 23 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 7 to 8 ft | 2012 |
| 27 wooden spools | Spools | 1 | 7 to 11 ft | 2003 |
| 300 trees | Tree | 1 | 6 to 10 ft | 2017 |
| 35 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 4 to 8 ft | 2012 |
| 50 wooden spools | Spools | 1 | 9 to 12 ft | 2008 |
| 57 crib structures | Wood | 1 | 10 to 12 ft | 2012 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Launch sites on the shore of Berlin Lake
- Les's Bait launch on Berlin Lakeconcrete ramp, 5 lanes, 125 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, launch fee, unlimited horsepower; Les's Bait
- Mill Creek Recreation Area on Berlin Lakeconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 100 trailer spaces, launch fee, unlimited horsepower; US Army Corp of Engineers
- Berlin Reservoir Wildlife Rampconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 94 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Three
- Dutch Harbor on Berlin Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, launch fee, unlimited horsepower; Dutch Harbor
- Public launch on Berlin Lakeboat ramp; public
Backup ramps around Berlin Lake
- Deer Creek Reservoir-Stark Co.ParksDeer Creek Reservoir, 4 miles southwest
- Walborn Marina – Stark Co. Parks on Dale Walborn ReservoirDale Walborn Reservoir, 7 miles west
- Lake Milton State Park – Pointview RampLake Milton, 7 miles northeast
- Lake Milton State Park – Miller LandingLake Milton, 8 miles northeast
- Lake Milton State Park – Robinson Point Launch RampLake Milton, 8 miles northeast
- Lake Milton Boat ClubLake Milton, 9 miles northeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Water elevation on Berlin Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Lake Near Berlin Center Oh | 1,016.08 ft lake elevation | Oct 27 7:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Check the gauge panel above for the current elevation at Berlin Lake.
Booklet rows for Berlin Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
For Berlin Lake, start from the statewide inland rows shown here.
Booklet rules written for Berlin Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Walleye, Saugeye, & Sauger | 6; minimum 15 inches | Open year-round |
Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio stocking ledger for Berlin Lake
From 1970 to 2022 the Ohio stocking file holds 145 lines for Berlin Lake, with 117,272,240 walleye, 41,237 smallmouth bass at the head.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,782,000 | fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,350,000 | fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 216,351 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 76,784 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 159,965 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 50,000 | fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 1,405,152 | fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 1,700,272 | fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 23,936 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 123,793 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 182,287 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 2,193,600 | fry |
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Nearby Ohio lakes measured against Berlin Lake
Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir tops the nearby list for size at 2,738 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Lake | 3,344 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 7 | |
| Deer Creek Reservoir | 4 miles southwest | 334 | 1 | Electric Only, Unlimited | 0 |
| Dale Walborn Reservoir | 7 miles west | 657 | 1 | 6 HP limit | 0 |
| Lake Milton | 7 miles northeast | 1,695 | 4 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir | 11 miles northwest | 2,738 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Mogadore Reservoir | 14 miles west | 1,105 | 3 | electric motors only | 3 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Near Berlin Lake
Ohio reservoirs around Berlin Lake
- Deer Creek Reservoir4 miles southwest
- Dale Walborn Reservoir7 miles west
- Lake Milton7 miles northeast
- Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir11 miles northwest
- Mogadore Reservoir14 miles west
Minnows, crawlers and line for Berlin Lake
- Les's Bait Marcko Landingbait and tackle shop, Deerfield, 3 miles
- Walborn Marinamarina, Alliance, 7 miles
- North Coast Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lake Milton, 8 miles
- Runzo's Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Beloit, 8 miles
- Glenn's Archery & Tackle, 15685 Mahoning Avebait and tackle shop, Diamond, 9 miles
- West Branch Marinabait and tackle shop, Ravenna, 9 miles
Ohio charter and guide listings near Berlin Lake
- A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (216) 346-2654
- Elite Eyes Sportfishingfishing guide, New Franklin, (330) 962-5352
Home bases within reach of Berlin Lake
- Sebring6 miles
- Alliance7 miles
- Craig Beach9 miles
Ohio counties around Berlin Lake
- Portage Countyseat: Ravenna
- Mahoning Countyseat: Youngstown
- Stark Countyseat: Canton
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Shorelines and reservoirs by Berlin Lake, photographed
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Questions to settle before heading for Berlin Lake
Where in Ohio is Berlin Lake?
ODNR maps it in Portage County, Mahoning County and Stark County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), about 5 miles from Limaville.
What surface area does ODNR give Berlin Lake?
Some 3,344 acres of water, with about 79 miles of shoreline.
Which ramp has the most trailer parking at Berlin Lake?
There are 5 public launches; Les's Bait launch on Berlin Lake leads the list.
Which Ohio gamefish does the record tie to Berlin Lake?
ODNR sources name catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge, saugeye/walleye, smallmouth bass and sunfish.
Is Berlin Lake named in the Ohio site-specific table?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. One or more lines in the booklet override that here, printed above.
Do I need an Ohio license at Berlin Lake?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Can I run a big outboard on Berlin Lake?
The horsepower layer shows unlimited horsepower.
Who sells minnows on the road to Ohio's Berlin Lake?
Drive about 3 miles to Les's Bait Marcko Landing.
What has ODNR stocked in Berlin Lake?
ODNR records 145 releases through 2022, most of them walleye.
Which agency posts the elevation of Berlin Lake?
Above: the USGS lake gauge.
Where is the structure in Berlin Lake?
Yes: 34 mapped attractor points.
Give an Ohio weekend to Berlin Lake
Check the daily limit before a fish goes in the cooler.