The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Akron City Reservoir
Geauga County, Ohio · about 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
52°F water, calm this morning.
About Akron City Reservoir
Akron City Reservoir spreads over about 1,370 acres in Geauga County, Ohio.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 13.4 miles of shoreline. At about 1,120 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bainbridge is about 4.7 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,120 ft
- County
- Geauga County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Ohio mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 52°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Akron City Reservoir
- Bainbridgeabout 4.7 mi west
- Burtonabout 4.8 mi northeast
- Hiramabout 5 mi southeast
- Mantuaabout 5.4 mi south
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Questions about Akron City Reservoir
What fish are in Akron City Reservoir?
Lakes like Akron City Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Akron City Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Akron City Reservoir?
About 1,370 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Akron City Reservoir?
Bainbridge is about 4.7 miles west; Burton is about 4.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Akron City Reservoir today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Akron City Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
