Boating & Fishing

Boating
Boating is permitted on Lake Glacier and Lake Newport in Mill Creek Park. Boat rentals are available at Lake Glacier Boathouse from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Privately owned canoes, kayaks, and boats which comply with MetroParks regulations may be used on these lakes, March 1 – November 30.
MetroParks Boating Regulations PDF

Fishing
Fishing in Park District waters is permitted in accordance with Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations from March 1  through November 30 of each calendar year. Fishing is permitted in all creeks, streams, lakes and ponds unless otherwise prohibited by the Park District.

Fishing licenses are required and officers are authorized to check for them. Foul-hooks are not permitted. For details about license requirements, the stocking program, and fish limits, visit the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s website at www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife

For information on which waters are safe to fish from, which Ohio sport fish contain unsafe levels of contaminants such as mercury and PCBs, how to clean and prepare fish, where “no wading/no contact” signs may be posted, and other helpful information, please view the Ohio Sport Fish Consumption Advisory (FCA) PDF.

Lake Glacier
Boating and fishing are permitted in season on this 44-acre lake. Kayaks and pedal boats can be rented at Lake Glacier Boathouse on West Glacier Drive. A barrier-free fishing dock is located along West Glacier Drive. Boat racks are available.

Lake Newport
Lake Newport offers 60 acres of open water and 40 acres of wetlands. Boating and fishing are permitted in season. A boat launch is located on East Newport Drive. Boat racks are available.