If you are looking for Madison things to do, look no further than the rivers, streams, ponds and Lake Erie. The area offers world renowned fishing and is known for its Big Water Walleye, and ranks in the top ten Great Lakes Steelhead Runs. Madison Inn visitors, bring your rod and reel to experience a scenic, relaxing fishing vacation.
There is public access available for fishing along the Grand River through the Lake Metro Parks. There is also a variety of fishing including throughout the Madison area - including stocked ponds, rivers, streams and lake shore access.
Arcola Creek Park
4800 Klasen Road
Madison, Ohio 44057
Fishing ranks high among Madison Bed and Breakfast travelers, and a good place to begin is Arcola Creek Park. It's a very rare Ohio find. In the park, the Arcola Creek enters Lake Erie and provides a great habitat for spawning fish, including the popular steelhead trout. The park allows fishing in the creek and along the lake shore.
Hidden Valley Park
4880 Klasen Road
Madison, Ohio 44057
Madison's Hidden Valley Park is located along the Grand River and offers not only great fishing but also a scenic view of a 360 million year old Chagrin shale cliff. It's easy to see that the beavers are busy along the river, and the park offers good access to the river.
Hogback Ridge Park
4888 Emerson Road
Madison, Ohio 44057
Hogback Ridge Park, located close by for Madison Inn visitors. The Grand River and Mill Creek are popular spots. The hogback at this park gives way to access both the river and the creek, making for one of the great Madison things to do. The river is home to more than 70 species of fish and many also live in the creek. Common game fish include rock bass, small mouth bass, bluegill and steelhead trout, which are present in the creek from fall through spring.
Riverview Park
4895 Bailey Road
Madison, Ohio 44057
Riverview Park is also located in Madison, sitting along the scenic Grand River. Big Creek flows through the park past the forest of hemlock trees and a variety of hardwood trees. The setting makes for a relaxing, scenic day of catching the area's many species.
Helen Hazen Wyman Park
6121 Painesville Warren Road
Concord Township, Ohio 44077
Helen Hazen Wyman Park is where Kellog Creek flows into Big Creek and in turn, Big Creek empties into the Grand River. This is a great spot where fishermen cross the creek and floodplain to fish in the river for steelhead and smallmouth bass.
Indian Point Park
12951 Steely Road
Leroy Township, Ohio 44077
Indian Point Park is located in nearby Leroy Township, known for its rich history. Paine Creek is stocked with steelhead every year. It's also a great place to catch rainbow trout, which swim in from Lake Erie.
Concord Woods Nature Park
11211 Spear Road
Concord Township, Ohio 44077
You might want to include pond fishing on your Madison things to do list. There are stocked ponds near Madison Inn locations, including Concord Woods Nature Park in Concord Township.
For more information on local fishing in Lake Metroparks, call 1-800-227-PARK. You can view a fishing map on the website: www.lakemetroparks.com. For the latest fishing reports, check with local tackle shops.