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Where to Cast a Line Around Northeast Ohio
There are few pastimes as simple, serene, and satisfying as fishing. Whether catching for sport or for feeding your friends and family, fishing is a fantastic outdoor activity that we can't get enough of. When we're looking to get in touch with nature, we grab our tackle boxes and head out to these great fishing holes around Northeast Ohio.
Headlands Beach State Park
9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
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Why not spend the afternoon fishing on the beach? As the longest natural beach in the Buckeye State, Headlands Beach State Park is a wonderful place for shore fishing. Lake Erie is full of fun fish to angle for, including coho salmon, bluegill, rock bass, sucker, and bullhead. Pack a swimsuit in your tacklebox so you can swim and sunbathe after you've reeled in a few crappie and trout.
West Branch State Park
5570 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
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Located in Portage County, West Branch State Park features a 2,300-acre lake for both on- and off-water fishing. Whether you love relaxing on the boat with a line in the water or wandering a bank to find hidden fishing holes, West Branch State Park offers enough variety that you'll never tire of. With fishing gear and supplies available at the West Branch Marina, you can bring a few first-time anglers out with you and show them the ropes.
Springfield Lake
2459 Canfield Rd., Akron, OH 44312
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A hidden gem right outside of Akron, Springfield Lake Park is a gorgeous, well-maintained park that offers an abundance of shoreline. A popular park for family gatherings, we love taking the kids out to Springfield Lake for a day of fun. While you catch channel catfish, walleye, and largemouth bass, your kids can enjoy playing on the jungle gym. Keep in mind that this park can get busy throughout the summer months, so be sure to come early if you want to find a peaceful, secluded spot to cast a line.
South Bass Island State Park
1523 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
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Who says you can't turn a fishing trip into a vacation? When we want to get away from it all (without going too far from home, that is) we stay-put in Put-in-Bay. This lovely village on South Bass Island in Lake Erie is an exceptional place to spend a long weekend for relaxation, recreation, and reeling in a few fish. Grab your rod and stroll down to South Bass Island State Park and do a little fishing in the lake. This portion of the lake has an abundance of fish species to hook, including steelhead trout, yellow perch, walleye, and smallmouth bass.
Pymatuning State Park
6100 Pymatuning Lake Rd., Andover, OH 44003
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All anglers know that you don't need to rush to natural waterways to find a good fishing hole. Pymatuning State Park features the manmade Pymatuning Reservoir that offers the same level of quality fishing you'd find in other lakes around Ohio. Split across the Pennsylvania state border, fishing either side of the Pymatuning Lake will allow you to reel in bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, and smallmouth bass.
Atwood Lake Park
9500 Lakeview Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656
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If you're looking for a cozy campsite for a weekend of fishing, Atwood Lake Park is calling your name. Grab the wife, the kids, and even the family dog so that you can all enjoy the many amenities of this family-friendly park, including the beach, basketball center, hiking trails, and volleyball court. For fishing, you can launch your boat from their courtesy dock or sit and fish off the pier.
Portage Lakes State Park
5031 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319
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A boat and a fishing pole are all you need for unlimited angling in Portage Lakes State Park. With the freedom to explore eight spectacular lakes, Portage Lakes State Park offers limitless opportunities to fish without venturing too far from downtown Akron. While you can head to any lake and cast a line, we encourage all anglers to do a little research before venturing out. For instance, Turkeyfoot Lake is a great place to snag both largemouth bass and sunfish, and while neighboring West Reservoir is also great for largemouth bass, the crappie numbers are quite low. We suggest looking at stock levels of fish in all of the lakes and planning your trip according to which fish you'd like to reel in.
Highlandtown Wildlife Area
18416 Steubenville Pike, Salineville, OH 43945
Hunting and fishing go together like peanut butter and jelly, and there's no better place to do both than in the Highlandtown Wildlife Area. An expanse of 2,265-acres awaits outdoor enthusiasts who help keep the great outdoors thriving by assisting with population control. The Highlandtown Wildlife Area Pond is best to fish in the late afternoon either from the banks or on the water. The bass and crappie in the pond can get quite large but do remember that this is a popular hunting area for locals and visitors alike. For a quieter trip, make sure you try to avoid the crowds by going in the off-hours.
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
301 Huntington Beach Dr., Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
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The vast Lake Erie has too many great fishing spots to list, but we thought we'd leave you with just one more before you grab your reels and head out. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park features the T-shaped Harbor View Boardwalk offering great views of Lake Erie and leads you to the lighthouse, which is where locals say the best fishing holes are located. Along with a fishing pier, there are also fishing charters available. If you've never fished but would love to give it a go, chartering your own private fishing boat for a few hours on Lake Erie will surely get you hooked!
Reel 'Em In
Where's your favorite fishing spot around Northeast Ohio? Drop us a line in the comments and tell us which fishing holes we should check out next!
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Brighten Your Deck with Flowers from These Columbus Greenhouses
Summer is the perfect time to breathe new life into your deck and landscaping with beautiful flowers, shrubs, and patio plants. These greenhouses around Columbus will help you find what you need to spruce up your yard this season.
deMonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
2500 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH
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deMonye's Greenhouse has been family-owned and operated since 1929, so they must be doing something right! Their growers have over 50 years of experience in growing healthy plants, and their staff is happy to help you pick the perfect plants. You'll find succulents, annuals, perennials, tropicals, and garden vegetable plants. And if you're unsure about what plants to choose for front porch planters, you've come to the right place. deMonye's custom planters will talk with you about what plants you like and then plant them in a planter for you.
Oakland Nurseries
1156 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, OH
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If spring has inspired you to improve your landscaping, you'll find a very large selection at Oakland Nurseries. The staff is trained in horticulture, so they'll be able to offer knowledgeable advice about their plants as well as what would work well in your yard's conditions. You'll find many unique and exotic plants, shrubs, ornamental and shade trees, houseplants, succulents, and bonsai plants. The nursery also has plenty of fruit, nut, and vegetable plants, seeds, bulbs, and gardening accessories as well as annual, perennial, and patio plants. Whatever you're looking for, you'll most likely find it at Oakland Nurseries.
Strader's Garden Center
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Strader's Garden Center has thousands of shrubs and trees to choose from, and if you don't have a green thumb, don't worry—most come with a one-year guarantee. You'll also find flowering plants to brighten your garden with, as well as indoor plants to bring a touch of nature inside. A variety of organic products are available, including lawn foods, plant foods, potting mixes, and supplements. And if you'd like to attract birds to your yard this spring, you'll find a good selection of bird feeders and seed.
Dill's Greenhouse
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Dill's Greenhouse is an area mainstay, located southeast of Columbus between Groveport and Canal Winchester. Their original greenhouses were built in 1923, and the business has grown exponentially since then. Family-owned Dill's Greenhouse grows their own annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, and hanging baskets, and they have 10 acres of production and retail areas. Most of their trees and shrubs are grown in Ohio, so they're not traveling long distances, and you know they'll thrive in the state's climate. You'll also find natural and organic products to help your garden grow, including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
Hoover Gardens & Gift Center
182 N. Sunbury Road, Westerville, OH
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You'll be able to check off your list of exterior and interior landscaping needs at Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, since they carry everything from pond care items to trees and shrubs. They pride themselves on great customer service and even host an annual spring festival as well as other events throughout the year. And if you'd like to learn more about particular gardening topics, check out their seminars and workshops, which include topics such as herb and fairy gardens. And before you take your purchases home with you, take time to pet Smokey, the garden center's cute resident cat.
Cuthbert Greenhouse
4899 Hendron Road, Groveport, OH
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Located just 15 minutes from downtown Columbus, Cuthbert Greenhouse was founded in 1951 as a way to supply starter plants to the Cuthbert family's large vegetable farm. Since then, it has expanded to over 15 acres devoted to growing. The business supplies other greenhouses, retail chains, and other customers but also has a neighborhood garden center called The Market. Cuthbert Greenhouse grows a wide variety of flowers, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and more.
Kurtz Bros.
6125 Westerfield Road, Westerfield, OH
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Kurtz Bros. plant nursery is located next to its landscape center, so you can easily find everything you'll need for your lawn and garden. They'll advise you about how to create and maintain a beautiful yard and will even deliver for an additional charge. The company produces topsoil, mulch, and compost to go along with the perennials, annuals, grasses, trees, shrubs, and more that it sells, so you'll be able to make sure your purchases are well taken care of when you get home.
Baker's Acres Greenhouse & Garden Center
3388 Castle Road, Alexandria, OH
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Baker's Acres Garden Center has 4,000 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs, the vast number of which are grown in the area. Their staff will help you choose the right plants for your needs, and if you'd like anything potted, stop by the greenhouse. They have containers for sale, or you can bring your own and get them to arrange and pot it for you. And if you're looking for some fun yard decor made by local artists, Baker's Acres has that, too!
Darby Creek Nursery
6368 Scioto Darby Creek Drive, Hilliard, OH
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If you need help deciding what plants to choose or how to care for them, Darby Creek Nursery has the experts to help. Certified Grower Technicians and Certified Garden Center Technicians can help provide the advice you need to give your project the best chance for success. The nursery sells an extensive variety of shrubs, trees, and plants, and all their shrubs and trees have a one-year guarantee. And if you'd like to spiff up your landscaping even further, check out Darby Creek's water fountains and patio decorations.
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