Grape Lake near Portage Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Summit County, Grape Lake is an Ohio water. The surface lies 1,014 feet up. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For supplies, Portage Lakes is 1.4 miles out. New Franklin is 3.4 miles and Barberton 3.5 miles. Nearest other option: Spot 3 at 0.2 miles, Hower Lake lies 0.5 miles on, Hower Lake at 0.6 miles, East Reservoir lies 0.9 miles on and Miller Lake at 1.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Grape Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name bluegill, rainbow darter, common carp and fantail darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Grape Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 25°F in January up to 72°F in July. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Grape Lake. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. The water borders Portage Lakes Wetland State Nature Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Spot 3 is 0.2 miles distant. What applies at Grape Lake may have changed since it was mapped.