The LaDue Reservoir wildlife area includes that protects the watershed of the east branch of the
Cuyahoga River from the
East Branch Reservoir at Headwaters Park in
East Claridon, Ohio to
Ohio State Route 82 in
Mantua Township, Portage County, Ohio. For many years, the City of Akron managed recreation activities at its reservoirs. Since 2002, the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife has managed the LaDue Public Hunting Area for the
City of Akron, which includes
hunting,
trapping,
boating, and
fishing. The wildlife area includes diverse wildlife, including
white-tailed deer,
wild turkey,
squirrel,
rabbit, and
woodchuck. Waterfowl include migrating
mallards,
wood duck, and
Canada geese. LaDue Reservoir contains sport fish including
walleye,
largemouth bass,
bluegill,
yellow perch, white and black
crappie, and
channel catfish. There is also an unimproved
boat ramp at the south end of the reservoir where
Ohio State Route 44 crosses the reservoir. Boats are limited to electric motors only. As of 2019, Breakaway Excursions began operating kayak and fishing boat rentals out of the La Due boathouse.
Hunting and trapping Waterfowl hunting on LaDue Reservoir is limited to designated areas only and limited to hunters selected in an annual drawing held by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. It is now monitored by the Ohio Department of Health. ==See also==