Fishing Lower Shaker Lake in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

• Overview

  Cuyahoga County, Ohio, is where Lower Shaker Lake sits. The water sits 919 feet up. It covers about 16 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Of the waters listed here in Cuyahoga County, this is the largest. The closest town, University Heights, is 2.3 miles away. Shaker Heights lies 2.4 miles off, Cleveland Heights another 2.5 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lower Shaker Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name common carp, white perch, bluegill, rainbow darter and goldfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lower Shaker Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 25°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Lower Shaker Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Marshall Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Lower Shaker Lake if anything is unclear.