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West Branch State Park

West Branch State Park's large lake with its many forks and coves is popular with fishermen, boaters and swimmers. The park's meadows and woodlots provide an excellent backdrop for camping, hiking and horseback riding.

There are 103 non-electric sites in both sunny and shaded areas.

Year-round fishing at West Branch offers large and smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish and trophy-class muskellunge. Fishing access is available at two paved and two gravel launch areas as well as numerous shoreline access points.

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Location	5708 Esworthy Road Ravenna Ohio 44266
Phone	330-296-3239
Website	http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/westbrnc.htm History of the Area West Branch State Park is located on the west branch of the Mahoning River in Portage County. The river was named for the Delaware Indian word mahonink meaning "at the salt lick." In early days, a salt works was located southeast of present-day Warren along the river. The salt, which attracted a variety of wildlife, was ...