TCBL Recommends: Boat Launches + Fishing

A huge thanks to our friends at Dog Pound Charters (and Erie Marine Sales) for providing the information in this guide. We hope you enjoy exploring our amazing great lake with these suggestions!

Dog Pound Charters strives to provide a next-level fishing experience for anglers of all ages and skill levels, on the waters of Lake Erie - reach out to them today to book!

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Marblehead:

Mazurik Boat Access (free)

• 8957 N Shore Blvd Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440

Dining:

The Sandwich Shop

• 5686 E Harbor Road A6 Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440

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Huron:

Huron Boat Ramp (free)

• 41 Cleveland Rd E Huron, OH 44839

Huron Fishing Pier and Lighthouse (free pier fishing)

• parking at the Northwest end of Huron River

Dining:

Berardi’s Family Restaurant

• 218 Cleveland Rd East Huron, OH 44839

Marconi’s Italian Restaurant

• 424 Berlin Rd Huron, OH 44839

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Vermilion:

Vermilion Boat Launch ($8-$10 launch fee)

• Small area to bank fish at launch on Vermilion River (free)

• 777 W River Rd Vermilion, OH 44089

Dining:

Old Prague Restaurant

• 5586 Liberty Ave Vermilion, OH 44089

Rudy’s Bar and Grill

• 5665 Liberty Ave Vermilion, OH 44089

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Lorain:

Hot Waters Boat Ramp (free)

• 1104 W 1st Street, Lorain, OH 44052

Black River Wharf Boat Launch ($70 season pass)

• 1355 Black River Parkway Lorain, OH 44052

Lorain Mile Long Pier (free)

• Parking at Erie Steak and Seafood, pier to the north

Dining:

Erie Steak and Seafood

• 301 Lakeside Ave Lorain, OH 44052

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Sheffield Lake:

Sheffield Lake Public Boat Launch (free)

• 4110 Lake Road Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

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Avon Lake:

Miller Road Park Boat Launch ($5 launch fee, $50 season pass)

• Fishing pier (free)

• 33760 Lake Road Avon Lake, 44012

Dining:

Jake’s on the Lake

• 32485 Lake Road Avon Lake, 44012

Edacious Kitchen & Bar

• 33451 Lake Road Avon Lake, OH 44054

Rico’s Tacos and Tequila

• 33493 Lake Road Avon Lake, OH 44012

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Rocky River:

Emerald Necklace Boat Launch ($5 launch fee)

• Sea wall for bank fishing on Rocky River adjacent (free)

• 1500 Cleveland Metropark Drive, 44107

Dining:

Bomba Taco + Bar

• 19880 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

Herb’s Tavern

• 19925 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

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Cleveland:

Edgewater Public Boat Launch ($5 launch fee)

• Edgewater Park/Pier to the west (free)

• 6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway Cleveland, OH 44102

Gordon Park E 7nd Boat Launch ($5 launch fee)

• E 72nd St Cleveland, OH 44103

Dining:

Terrestrial Brewing Company

• 7524 Father Frascati, Cleveland, OH 44102

Ninja City

• 6706 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

Lindey’s Lakehouse

• 1146 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

Plenty more dining options in Cleveland (Ohio City, Tremont, Shoreway/Battery Park area)!

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Youngstown:

Mill Creek Metroparks Lake Newport + Lake Glacier

•  Boat rentals available

• Shore fishing opportunities

Images courtesy of Dog Pound Charters