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Lake Information for West Branch Reservoir


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Description: 

Also known as Michael J. Kirwan Lake, West Branch Reservoir and State Park are located in Portage County east of Ravenna.

The 2,650-acre lake has many small forks and coves that make the lake popular with boaters and anglers. A newly renovated campground in the state park offers more than 150 campsites in addition to a group camp. Hiking trails totaling 41 miles, bridle trail and mountain bike trail make West Branch a destination location in northeast Ohio.

Facilities and Parks: 

The state park marina offers marine fuel, seasonal dock rentals, boat rentals, camping and restroom facilities. Three boat launch ramps serve boaters at West Branch and include the East Ramp, West Ramp and Fisherman Lot.

Fishing Description: 

Year-round fishing at West Branch offers large and smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish and trophy-class muskellunge.

Fish: 
Crappie
Fish: 
Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
Fish: 
Sunfish
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Walleye
Fish: 
Catfish Family
Optional Information
Surface area: 
2650.00
Name: 
West Branch Reservoir
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
Ohio

Businesses Located Nearby

Bait & Tackle

    Manda Bait & Tackle
  • 947 Portage Lakes Dr - Akron, OH
  • (330) 644-6774
    Sunrise Bait & Tackle
  • 948 Frederick Blvd - Akron, OH
  • (330) 864-5480
    Party Line Beverage & Bait
  • 424 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd - Akron, OH
  • (330) 644-4494

Boat Rental

    Chucks Mobile Boat Cover Service
  • 169 Polonia Ave - Akron, OH
  • (330) 644-3229

Vacation Rental


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