Electric Motors Only
LOCATION
Directions to Aquilla Lake
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Aquilla Lake is located within the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Aquilla Lake Wildlife Area in Geauga County, approximately 1 mile north of U.S. 322 and 0.5 mile east of Aquilla Road (County Highway 58) in Aquilla.
HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
Aquilla Lake is a natural “pothole” lake, which is located in northern Geauga County. The lake’s surface area is 27 acres. Aquilla Lake’s maximum depth is 15 feet. Shore and boat fishing are allowed. Boats are allowed with electric motors only. Aquilla Lake drains a low marsh area, which essentially represents the headwaters of the Cuyahoga River watershed.
FISH OF INTEREST TO ANGLERS
Fish species that are found in Aquilla Lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, black bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, and warmouth sunfish. Channel catfish yearlings (9”+) are stocked during odd-numbered years by the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
FISHING FORECAST
Type of Fish Overall
Numbers Size Largest
(inches)
Largemouth Bass Poor Excellent 20.6
Sunfish Poor Excellent 7.3
Fish Survey Report
METHODS OF FISHING AND BEST FISHING SITES
Largemouth bass and sunfish can be captured close to shore, especially during the spring and again in the fall. Spinner baits, surface lures, and plastic worms all are good choices for largemouth bass. Wax worms, maggots, or small worms are usually a good choice to attract bluegill and other sunfish species to bite. A small hook (# 10 or smaller) is the best bet for successful bluegill fishing. Yellow perch may be caught on worms or minnows. Channel catfish can be captured relatively close to shore from spring through fall. Shrimp, nightcrawlers, or chicken liver are preferred baits for channel catfish. A sliding sinker rig, using a swivel to keep the weight from hitting the hook (such as what would be used for fishing for bass with plastic worms) will work well. A # 4 hook is a preferred size to use for catfish.
FISH OHIO
Anglers who catch a big fish should enter their prize in the Fish Ohio angler recognition program. A fish qualifies for an award if it meets the minimum size requirement set for the Fish Ohio program. Applications are available online at FishOhio.org.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Questions and inquiries can be directed to Berlin Wildlife Area, 1806 Bonner Road, Deerfield, Ohio 44411; telephone 330-654-2392, or Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319; telephone 330-644-2293. To get other maps or publications call toll free 1-800-WILDLIFE.
TURN IN A POACHER
Ohio’s TIP, “Turn In a Poacher,” program is helping curtail poaching throughout the state. TIP is designed to involve the public in reporting wildlife violations. Citizens who observe wildlife violations should call the TIP toll-free hotline, 1-800-POACHER.
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