The 2,650-acre lake has many small forks and coves that make the lake popular with boaters and anglers. A newly renovated campground in the state park offers more than 150 campsites in addition to a group camp. Hiking trails totaling 41 miles, bridle trail and mountain bike trail make West Branch a destination location in northeast Ohio.

Boaters can enjoy unlimited horsepower restriction and must observe a 10 mile per hour speed limit from sunset to sunrise. A no-wake zone extends 300 feet from all lake shorelines and includes the area west of the Rock Spring Road causeway.

The state park marina offers marine fuel, seasonal dock rentals, boat rentals, camping and restroom facilities. Three boat launch ramps serve boaters at West Branch and include the East Ramp, West Ramp and Fisherman Lot.

Fishing is a popular activity among boaters and anglers. West Branch Reservoir is among a small number of inland lakes that offers a quality muskie sport fishery from annual hatchery releases by the Division of Wildlife. Walleye, crappies, smallmouth bass, catfish and bluegill are among the most sought-after game fish in this lake.

Boaters will find West Branch to offer a pleasant and safe boating environment with no shortage of other nearby outdoor recreation activities to enjoy. The lake and state park are located along Ohio Route 5, approximately 26 miles east of Akron, 45 miles southeast of Cleveland and 150 miles northeast of Columbus.

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