Lakes, reservoirs and ponds pepper the state of Ohio. Many have wild fish; more receive stocked fish from hatcheries throughout the state. The main distinction between a reservoir and a lake is that reservoirs can be natural or man-made, they serve as containment for agricultural and drinking water and they often have no continuous outflow feeding creeks or rivers. Medina County has several such reservoirs, and many attract fishermen throughout much of the year, as fishing licenses are not necessary on Ohio's reservoirs.
Reservoir Recreation in Medina County
Fishing, boating and water skiing draw many people to Medina's reservoirs, but most lie in beautifully landscaped parks that attract hikers, bikers, sports enthusiasts who take advantage of athletic fields and people of all ages who use open play areas for a variety of activities including kite flying and cross-country skiing in wintertime. Many recreation areas offer organized activities, such as wildlife and geology walks, and educational programs.
Hotels, Motels and Inns in City of Medina
With a population of more than 25,000, the city of Medina offers a variety of lodgings for those who wish to visit. For the economy-minded, there are several motels, including a Super 8 and Motel 6. Larger, more luxurious yet affordable accommodations include Comfort, Hampton and Red Roof Inn. For those who prefer the quaint comfort of a bed-and-breakfast, you can stay at Spitzer House or Douglas Canine Bed and Breakfasts in Medina. You will also find several others located in surrounding communities, including Sagamore Hills, Litchfield, Valley City and Akron.
Campgrounds in Medina County
Some of the RV parks in Medina County can accommodate several hundred motor homes and trailers. Such facilities offering from partial to full hookups lay in Wellington, Brunswick, West Salem and Spencer. While many RV parks will allow tent campers, they don't offer the wilderness experience most tent campers desire. Tent campers would therefore be best off heading for state parks, such as Findley State Park, less than 20 miles west of the city of Medina.
Fishing Reservoir in the City of Medina
While ponds abound within the city of Medina, most lie on private property. You will find lake-fishing options on public waters within the city confined to Medina Lake, a reservoir due east of downtown Medina. Stocked fish added to the lake include catfish, bass and sunfish.
Fishing Reservoirs in Medina County
Noted more for their beauty and water recreation other than for fishing, you can still find fish in the reservoirs scattered in and around Montville Township in Medina County, including Sunnyslope Lake, Siedel Lake and Montville Lakes. However, for trophy fishing opportunities, head over to Chippewa Lake, located in the town of the same name six miles south by southwest of Medina City. "Fish Ohio" considers Chippewa Lake one of the best for largemouth bass fishing.
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