Mogadore Reservoir Fishing
A 1,105-acre Ohio reservoir in Portage County, electric motors only.
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Ohio notes on Mogadore Reservoir
Measured from its ODNR outline, Mogadore Reservoir holds 1,105 acres of water in Portage County. Shoreline on the ODNR outline totals about 26.9 miles. Brimfield is the closest Census place, about 3 miles from the outline point. Fisheries staff of ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office) manage it.
The horsepower layer sets electric motors only. Division of Wildlife hot spots point to catfish, crappie and sunfish. Trailers go in at 3 public launches.
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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Tap a chip to open the Ohio page for that fish, as recorded at Mogadore Reservoir.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ramps ODNR lists for Mogadore Reservoir
- Ticknor Road Boat Ramp on Mogadore Reservoirboat ramp, 20 trailer spaces, no launch fee, electric motors only; ODNR Division of Wildlife – District 3
- Mogadore Reservoir Boat Stake Areaconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, electric motors only; Watershed Taskforce
- Mogadore Boat House launchconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, electric motors only; Watershed Taskforce
More public ramps near Mogadore Reservoir
- Lake Hodgson launchLake Hodgson, 5 miles north
- Lakemore Park – James B Dodds Lakefront Park on Springfield LakeSpringfield Lake, 7 miles southwest
- Springfield Lake – Springfield RampSpringfield Lake, 7 miles west
- West Branch State Park – Fishermans Lot on Michael J. Kirwan ReservoirMichael J. Kirwan Reservoir, 8 miles northeast
- Walborn Marina – Stark Co. Parks on Dale Walborn ReservoirDale Walborn Reservoir, 9 miles southeast
- West Branch State Park – West Ramp on Michael J. Kirwan ReservoirMichael J. Kirwan Reservoir, 11 miles northeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
How many fish to keep at Mogadore Reservoir
| 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 |
Statewide inland rows cover Mogadore Reservoir unless a site-specific entry below changes them.
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.
What ODNR has stocked in Mogadore Reservoir
ODNR stocking records list 24 releases into Mogadore Reservoir between 1970 and 2021; the largest totals are 61,078 channel catfish, 210 muskellunge.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 5,022 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 3,147 | yearling |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 1,941 | yearling |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 1,104 | yearling |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 3,913 | yearling |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 5,077 | yearling |
| 2013 | Channel Catfish | 612 | yearling |
| 2013 | Channel Catfish | 4,396 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 737 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 4,263 | yearling |
| 2009 | Channel Catfish | 5,275 | yearling |
| 2007 | Channel Catfish | 714 | 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.
Ohio record fish from Mogadore Reservoir
| Species | Weight | Length | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowfin | 9.20 lb | 31" | Tim Makowski, Massillon | July 2, 2016 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Ohio Record Fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026. All Ohio records.
Sizing Mogadore Reservoir against its Ohio neighbors
If you want more room, Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir offers 2,738 acres within this group.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadore Reservoir | 1,105 | 3 | electric motors only | 3 | |
| Wingfoot Lake | 4 miles southwest | 445 | 2 | unlimited horsepower, no wake | 0 |
| Springfield Lake | 7 miles west | 291 | 2 | 250 HP limit | 0 |
| Dale Walborn Reservoir | 9 miles southeast | 657 | 1 | 6 HP limit | 0 |
| Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir | 10 miles northeast | 2,738 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Deer Creek Reservoir | 12 miles southeast | 334 | 1 | Electric Only, Unlimited | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Beside Mogadore Reservoir
Other Ohio lakes close to Mogadore Reservoir
- Wingfoot Lake4 miles southwest
- Springfield Lake7 miles west
- Dale Walborn Reservoir9 miles southeast
- Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir10 miles northeast
- Deer Creek Reservoir12 miles southeast
Bait shops a short drive from Mogadore Reservoir
- Master Baitzbait and tackle shop, Akron, 7 miles
- "224" Bait&Tackle (On Springfield Lake)bait and tackle shop, Akron, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Stowsporting goods store, Stow, 8 miles
- Ron's West Branch Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Ravenna, 8 miles
- Mark's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Ravenna, 9 miles
- Mark Burkey's Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Ravenna, 9 miles
Ohio guide services around Mogadore Reservoir
- A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (216) 346-2654
- 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
Towns to sleep in near Mogadore Reservoir
- Brimfield3 miles
- Mogadore5 miles
- Lakemore6 miles
Ohio county pages for Mogadore Reservoir
- Portage Countyseat: Ravenna
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Mogadore Reservoir, answered in short
How do I find Mogadore Reservoir on an Ohio map?
Its outline falls in Portage County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), about 3 miles from Brimfield.
Is Mogadore Reservoir a big lake by Ohio standards?
1,105 acres on the ODNR map, with about 26.9 miles of shoreline.
Is there a trailer ramp ODNR lists for Mogadore Reservoir?
3 public launches; Ticknor Road Boat Ramp on Mogadore Reservoir has the most trailer room on file.
What does the ODNR fish roster say about Mogadore Reservoir?
catfish, crappie, sunfish, bowfin, channel catfish and muskellunge, by ODNR records.
How many bass may an Ohio angler keep from Mogadore Reservoir?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round.
What will an Ohio license set me back for Mogadore Reservoir?
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.
Does Ohio limit Mogadore Reservoir to electric motors?
Plan for electric motors only.
Where do Mogadore Reservoir anglers stock up?
Master Baitz is nearest at 7 miles.
What year did ODNR last stock Mogadore Reservoir?
24 stocking lines, the latest year 2021, chiefly channel catfish.
Which Ohio record came from Mogadore Reservoir?
Bowfin, 9.20 lb, by Tim Makowski (July 2, 2016).
Drive the Ohio back roads to Mogadore Reservoir
Fees, seasons and site rules sit on the license page.