Berlin Lake fishing

Fishing Berlin Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 140 of 145 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 2022. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked January 1, 1974. Largemouth Bass (USACE Berlin Lake recreation page lists largemouth bass among species anglers fish for here), Muskellunge (USACE lists muskie among the fishery at Berlin Lake; not present in the ODNR stocking extract for this slug), Bluegill (USACE lists bluegill among species present for anglers at Berlin Lake), and Crappie (USACE lists crappie among species present for anglers at Berlin Lake) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

Last stocked January 1, 2022. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 1970, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2022 it was January 1, 2022, about when it usually is. About 37,456 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Portage County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 15 years between 1970 and 2022.

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Berlin Center. Facilities include camping and dock. USACE Berlin Lake near Berlin Center (Mahoning/Portage/Stark). Multiple public launching ramps around the lake; marina services via lake concessionaires. Mill Creek Campground has electric and ADA-accessible campsites. Unlimited horsepower; 10 mph night speed limit.