Anglers looking for an access point to Lake Erie for ice fishing can travel to Camp Perry in Ottawa County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Camp Perry, an Ohio National Guard training facility, is near Port Clinton, on the shore of Lake Erie.
Ice fishing access is open when ice conditions allow, and when the firing range is not in use. Anglers are asked to call 888-889-7010 before arriving to check availability.
The base has 200 parking spots available each day and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Ice fishing parking is available from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. All vehicles are required to exit the base prior to the closing time.
Check in is required upon arrival. A $15 fee will be charged by Camp Perry per vehicle, per day. Parking is permitted in designated locations only.
Anglers are reminded that no ice is safe ice. Visit ohiodnr.gov for ice fishing safety tips and additional information.
The Division of ‘Wildlife’s Your Wild Ohio Angler page on Facebook contains the latest updates on fishing in Ohio. Fisherman also are encouraged to check out wildohio.gov for tips and tricks for new anglers, places to fish, fishing forecasts and interesting information for all skill levels.
Camp Perry is at 1000 North Lawrence Drive number 600, Port Clinton.
For more information, visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
