Long Lake Fishing
A 224-acre Ohio lake in Summit County.
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What ODNR maps at Long Lake
Anglers get 224 acres of lake at Long Lake, a water of Summit County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 14.5 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Portage Lakes, under a mile away. ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office) covers this water.
The attractor layer lists 6 structure sites. The 2026-27 booklet names it in 1 site-specific entry.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio fish ODNR records at Long Lake
ODNR sources connect these fish with Long Lake; others may swim there unlisted.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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ODNR maps 6 attractor sites in Long Lake, placed in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010, from 5 to 10 feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 tree structures | Tree | 2 | 7 to 8 ft | 2010 |
| 40 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 8 to 9 ft | 2009 |
| 60 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 7 to 10 ft | 2008 |
| East boundary of 31 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 5 to 7 ft | 2006 |
| West boundary of 31 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 5 to 7 ft | 2006 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio launches on Long Lake
No trailer ramp is on file for Long Lake with ODNR.
Boat ramps in the area of Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park – Long LakePortage Lakes, under a mile northwest
- Portage Lakes State Park – North ReservoirPortage Lakes, 1 mile southwest
- Old State Park on Portage LakesPortage Lakes, 2 miles south
- Portage Lakes State Park – TurkeyfootPortage Lakes, 3 miles south
- Portage Lakes State Park – C 1 on Nimisila LakeNimisila Lake, 4 miles south
- Portage Lakes State Park – SM2 on Nimisila LakeNimisila Lake, 5 miles south
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Long 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 |
At Long Lake the inland table holds, with any site-specific line overriding it.
Special lake rules at Long Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long | Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 3 fish split daily limit; minimum 2 fish less than 14 inches, & 1 fish 20 inches or longer | 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.
Hatchery fish released into Long Lake
Between 1974 and 2021, ODNR logged 35 stocking entries for Long Lake, led by 186,748 saugeye, 71,050 chain pickerel, 48,338 channel catfish.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 1,810 | yearling |
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 891 | yearling |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 863 | yearling |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 4,139 | yearling |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 2,475 | yearling |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 2,596 | yearling |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 4,770 | yearling |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 268 | yearling |
| 2013 | Channel Catfish | 1,299 | yearling |
| 2013 | Channel Catfish | 3,758 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 1,091 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 3,943 | yearling |
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.
State records landed at Long Lake
| Species | Weight | Length | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel, Chain | 6.25 lb | 26-1/4" | Ronald P. Kotch, Akron | March 25, 1961 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Ohio Record Fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026. All Ohio records.
The closest lakes to Long Lake, side by side
Size-wise, Portage Lakes leads the neighbors at 804 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | 224 | 0 | 0 | ||
| North Lake | under a mile southwest | 164 | 0 | 0 | |
| Portage Lakes | 3 miles south | 804 | 4 | 400 HP limit | 0 |
| Nimisila Lake | 5 miles south | 743 | 4 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Springfield Lake | 5 miles east | 291 | 2 | 250 HP limit | 0 |
| Silver Creek Lake | 8 miles west | 46 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Long Lake
More ODNR lakes within reach of Long Lake
- North Lakeunder a mile southwest
- Portage Lakes3 miles south
- Nimisila Lake5 miles south
- Springfield Lake5 miles east
- Silver Creek Lake8 miles west
Bait and tackle counters serving Long Lake
- Manda Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, under a mile
- Longlake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, under a mile
- Fishermen's Centralbait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, under a mile
- Land Bigfishbait and tackle shop, Akron, under a mile
- Ron Slater's Portage Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, 1 mile
- "224" Bait&Tackle (On Springfield Lake)bait and tackle shop, Akron, 5 miles
Paid trips on Long Lake from Ohio
- A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (216) 346-2654
- Bass Fish Americacharter, Lake Erie, North Olmsted, (440) 471-7192
- Fin-Ominal Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (440) 552-0992
- Gone Fishincharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (216) 658-7002
- Elite Eyes Sportfishingfishing guide, New Franklin, (330) 962-5352
Overnight options around Long Lake
- Portage Lakesunder a mile
- Barberton3 miles
- New Franklin5 miles
The county guides that include Long Lake
- Summit Countyseat: Akron
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Long Lake, pictured
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Ask-and-answer notes on Long Lake
Which ODNR district covers Long Lake?
Ohio anglers find it in Summit County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), under a mile from Portage Lakes.
How much water does Long Lake hold at the surface?
About 224 acres, with about 14.5 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Long Lake?
No ramp is on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Long Lake?
Listed fish: chain pickerel, channel catfish, saugeye and largemouth bass.
What can go in the cooler at Long Lake under Ohio rules?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. ODNR prints extra limits for it, listed above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Long 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.
What motor rule applies at Long Lake?
The layer has no entry, so follow posted rules.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Long Lake?
Manda Bait & Tackle, under a mile away.
Is Long Lake on the stocking records?
From 1974 to 2021: 35 releases, saugeye first.
Is Long Lake in the Ohio record book?
Pickerel, Chain, 6.25 lb, by Ronald P. Kotch (March 25, 1961).
Where are the brush piles at Long Lake?
ODNR lists 6 sites of placed cover.
Circle a date for Long Lake
License prices and the full ODNR limit tables are on one page.