East Branch Reservoir

Division of Wildlife
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Headwaters Park
(Geauga Park District)
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 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION HUNTING, TRAPPING, & FISHING

LaDue Public Hunting Area

The LaDue Public Hunting Area totals 8,856 acres situated
primarily in southern Geauga County centered around the
intersections of US Route 422 and State Route 44. Many separate
parcels form a mosaic of property stretching from the East Branch
Reservoir south and into northern Portage County. Much of this
property lies along the Cuyahoga River and surrounds the 1,475-
acre Wendell R. LaDue Reservoir.
Waterfowl hunting on LaDue Reservoir requires a controlled
waterfowl hunting permit. A permit drawing is held annually prior
to the season. Contact the Division of Wildlife for the drawing
date. Waterfowl hunting on the portion of LaDue Reservoir west
of State Route 44 is open without restriction as are all portions
of the property that are outside of the “Restricted Waterfowl
Hunting Zone” (see map). Furbearer trapping is permitted
throughout the area, however, a permit is required to trap beaver
or river otter on this or any Division-owned or managed land.
Contact the Division for the permit drawing date.

PUBLIC USE FACILITIES

There are many parking lots available throughout the wildlife area
for parking. There are two boat ramps; one is located just off of
Washington Street north of US 422 and the other is just south
of Taylor-May Road on SR 44.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further information may be obtained from the Area Manager,
HISTORY AND PURPOSE Grand River Wildlife Area, 6686 SR 534, West Farmington, Ohio
This area is owned by the city of Akron and is under the 44491; telephone (330) 889-3280 or from the Wildlife District
authority of its Water Supply Division. The LaDue Reservoir was Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319;
constructed in 1963 and serves as a major water supply for the telephone (330) 644-2293.
city. For many years, the public recreation opportunities available
here were administered by Akron Water Supply, but in 2002
negotiations were opened with the Ohio Division of Wildlife to
transfer that responsibility. In 2006, a 25-year renewable lease
agreement was signed for fish and wildlife management and public
recreational use of the premises as well as the Mogadore Reservoir
and surrounding land in Portage County.

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80 90 44 LaDue Restricted Zones, posted with “No Trespassing Zone” signs on
Toledo Reservoir
442 land and marker buoys in the water, are located around the main
Cleveland
dam at the north end of the reservoir and around the Black Brook
76 Dike at the southern end. These areas may not be entered by the
TURN IN A POACHER
Ohio’s TIP, “Turn In a Poacher,” program is helping to curtail
Youngstown public at any time.
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poaching throughout the state. TIP is designed to involve
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observe wildlife violations should call the TIP toll-free hotline,
1-800-POACHER.
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Dayton
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Cincinnati

FISH AND WILDLIFE

This area offers a wide variety of wildlife species. White-tailed
deer, wild turkey, and squirrel can be found throughout the area
primarily in woodland habitat. In more open land, cottontail
rabbit and woodchuck are present. A variety of waterfowl frequent
the reservoir as well as smaller wetlands during migration.
Distance from major Mallards, wood ducks, and Canada geese are common while
numbers of diving duck species including scaup, ring-necked,
population centers bufflehead, and canvasback increase in late fall and winter.
38 miles from Cleveland
The Wendell R. LaDue Reservoir contains diverse sport fish
40 miles from Akron
populations which include walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill,
49 miles from Youngstown yellow perch, white and black crappie, and channel catfish. Special
regulations limit boaters to the use of electric motors only. It shall
be unlawful for any person to use gasoline motors. External fuel
tanks are prohibited. Electric motors only are permitted for use
on watercraft. (OAC 1501:31-13-07)
Publication 5316
(R1114)