The waterways here at Cuyahoga Valley National Park tell a story of recovery, and with that comes the story of thriving wildlife in and along the Cuyahoga River and the many lakes and ponds in the valley. Fishing is a popular activity in the park, and with our 22-miles of river within the park as well as 8-miles of still-water fishing holes, you’ll be sure to enjoy spending a day in the park finding your new favorite fishing spot. With a wide variety of fish from Catfish to Bluegill, there are many different species to catch in ponds and down the Cuyahoga. Catch-and-Release fishing is encouraged to maintain the numbers of fish, and natural predator-prey relationships within these natural aquatic habitats.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service