AKRON — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife’s youth fishing area, in Portage Lakes, will host a Halloween fishing event Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m.
Equipment, bait and staff member assistance from the Division of Wildlife will be available at no charge. The youth fishing area is at 912 Portage Lakes Drive, in Akron. Young anglers can come dressed in their costumes, and each young angler can keep one fish caught during the event. Catching and releasing fish is encouraged.
All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, but adults do not have to have a fishing license. Adults are not permitted to fish in the youth area, but may assist. Restroom facilities are available. Fishing tips, techniques and lake maps are available at wildohio.gov.
