Channel Catfish is recorded in 19 of the 22 spots within 75 minutes of Canton. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Channel Catfish peaks around Canton in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Channel Catfish near Canton
1. Nimisila Reservoir
Nimisila Reservoir is a 22-minute drive from downtown Canton. Launch at Portage Lakes State Park - C 6, the public ramp on Nimisila Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 11.8 mi). Public access on Nimisila Reservoir: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Common Carp, Warmouth, and Bluegill.
2. Portage Lakes
Portage Lakes is a 22-minute drive from downtown Canton. Launch at Old State Park, the public ramp on Portage Lakes closest to downtown (≈ 15 mi). Public access on Portage Lakes: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 34 ft. Recorded here: Spottail Shiner, Common Carp, Redear, and Largemouth Bass.
3. Atwood Lake
Atwood Lake is a 35-minute drive from downtown Canton. Launch at Atwood Lake East Marina, the public ramp on Atwood Lake closest to downtown (≈ 18.4 mi). Public access on Atwood Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 33 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass.
4. Mogadore Reservoir
Mogadore Reservoir is a 31-minute drive from downtown Canton. Launch at Ticknor Road Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Mogadore Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 18.1 mi). Public access on Mogadore Reservoir: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Warmouth.
5. Rex Lake
Rex Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown Canton. Public access on Rex Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 61 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Redear, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish.
6. Tappan Lake
Tappan Lake is a 47-minute drive from downtown Canton. Launch at Tappan Route 250 Launch Ramp, the public ramp on Tappan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 31.8 mi). Public access on Tappan Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Goldfish, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass.
