Fishing

Relax, cast a line, and immerse yourself in nature while fishing at Stark Parks. Whether you prefer fishing from one of our designated shore spots, out on the water in your boat, or from a pier at one of our picturesque lakes or ponds, there's a perfect spot waiting for you. The waters here are home to a variety of fish species, including Bass, Bluegill, Carp, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Hybrid Striped Bass.

A fishing license is required for anglers aged 16 and older, and all Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) regulations must be followed. Please note that fishing licenses are not available for purchase at Stark Parks marinas. You can conveniently purchase your license online at ohiodnr.gov  For your convenience, bait is available for purchase at the Sippo Lake and Walborn Reservoir marinas.

Fishing locations:

Cook’s Lagoon – 1819 Mahoning Rd. NE, Canton

Deer Creek Reservoir – 14514 Price St. NE, Alliance

Devonshire Park – 4679 South Blvd. NW, Canton

Fichtner Park – 12833 Market Ave. N, Hartville

Fry Family Park – (Catch and Release Only) – 2533 Farber St. SE, Magnolia

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail – Lock 4 Trailhead – 6575 Erie Ave. NW, Canal Fulton

Petros Lake Park – 3519 Perry Dr. SW, Canton

Quail Hollow Park – 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville

Sippo Lake Park & Marina – 5300 Tyner St. NW, Canton

Tam O’Shanter Park – (Catch and Release Only) – 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW, Canton

Walborn Reservoir & Marina – 11324 Price St. NE, Alliance

*Accessible fishing piers are available at Walborn Reservoir Marina, Deer Creek Reservoir, Sippo Lake Park Marina, Cook’s Lagoon, and Lock 4 Trailhead.

Ice Access:
Ice is never considered safe to walk on. Ice skating, ice fishing, and walking on ice for any reason is strictly at your own risk where ice access is permitted.