Wingfoot Lake

Wingfoot Lake

County Highway 6 Mogadore, Ohio 44260

Official Website
Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area map
Wingfoot Lake map

About this Location

The 569-acre Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area lies 9.7 miles east of the city of Akron in Portage County. This wildlife area is primarily comprised of a lake (262 Acres) and marshland (128 acres) with about 179 acres of associated uplands and forested habitat. There are two improved boat launches, one located at the east and the other at the west end of the lake. Access to the area is off East Waterloo Road, west of OH-43.

This area was previously owned and managed as a recreational facility for the employees of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron. Also associated with this acquisition are the Wingfoot Bowman’s Club and Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club. This area will be managed as a public hunting and trapping area for wetland and upland wildlife. Hunting, trapping, and wildlife viewing are the primary recreational uses.

This area offers a wide variety of wetland wildlife species. A variety of waterfowl frequent the marshland as well as the adjacent reservoir. Mallards, wood ducks, and Canada geese are common while numbers of diving duck species including scaup, ring-necked, buffleheads, and canvasbacks may be seen on the adjacent open waters of the lake during late fall and winter. Furbearers, including mink, muskrat, raccoon, and beaver may be commonly encountered in this area.

Deer, small game hunting, and furbearer trapping are open to the public throughout this area, however, a permit is required to trap beaver or river otter on this or any Division of Wildlife-owned or managed land. Waterfowl hunting opportunities are also available by permit only. There are two boat launches located on the northeast and northwest ends of the lake. The northeast boat launch is accessible through the Wingfoot Lake State Park. This is a shallow ramp and is only suitable for smaller boats. The northwest boat access is accessible from Farr Lane off East Waterloo Road.

Wingfoot Lake State Park is located on the northeast corner of Wingfoot Lake.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

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