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Lake Information for West Branch Reservoir
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.
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.
Year-round fishing at West Branch offers large and smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish and trophy-class muskellunge.
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
- Leighton Boat House Incorporated
- 252 Portage Lakes Dr - Akron, OH
- (330) 644-2417
- Portage Princess Tour Boat
- 359 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd - Akron, OH
- (330) 499-6891
- Chucks Mobile Boat Cover Service
- 169 Polonia Ave - Akron, OH
- (330) 644-3229
Vacation Rental
- Muse at the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland
- 1515 W 3rd St - Cleveland, OH
- (216) 623-1300
- Hampton Inn Kent/Akron Area
- 4406 State Rd - Akron, OH
- (330) 673-8555
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron
- 1025 Interstate Pky - Akron, OH
- (330) 245-0041