Loveland, Ohio – Lake Isabella will be one of the locations where Great Parks will stock over 10,000 pounds of fish in five popular fishing spots throughout Hamilton County this year, filling the water for anglers to reel in big catches all season long. Plenty of prime fishing spots are available, as Great Parks has hundreds of acres of lakes and 25 miles of river frontage on four major rivers.
Fish will include channel catfish in warmer months, and in cooler months, trout will be added to Lake Isabella. Additional species to be added at Lake Isabella will be shovelhead (blue catfish) and hybrid bluegill.
Lake Isabella is a 28-acre pay lake that offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental boat. There is a campgrpund at Lake Isabella.
Electric trolling motors are permitted. Personal watercraft, such as canoes and kayaks, are not permitted on the lake. Lake Isabella also has a full-service boathouse and reservable Chart Room, Riverside Lodge, and Shady Elm Shelter for group outings. The park offers picnic areas, a playground, and access to the Little Miami River.
Symmes Township, Ohio – Join us this summer for live music and grill-outs on the deck of the Lake Isabella Boathouse.
Enjoy the fun atmosphere, peaceful views of the lake, and live music for free. Burgers, hot dogs, and refreshing beverages will be available for guests to purchase.
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The boathouse at Lake Isabella just outside of Loveland at the I-275 interchange. (Loveland Magazine file photo)
Lake Isabella is a quiet 76-acre park that packs a big bite when it comes to fishing for feisty catfish.
Enjoy a 28-acre pay lake that offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental boat.
Great Parks stocks its lakes with thousands of pounds of adult fish annually. Farm-raised rainbow trout are stocked in March and October when lake waters are cooler. Channel catfish are stocked in the summer at each lake. Additional species include blue and shovelhead catfish, yellow perch, and panfish.
Electric trolling motors are permitted. Personal watercraft, such as canoes and kayaks, are not permitted on the lake. Lake Isabella also has a full-service boathouse and reservable Chart Room, Riverside Lodge, and Shady Elm Shelter for group outings. The park offers picnic areas, a playground, and access to the Little Miami River.
Photo by Great Lakes
Lake Isabella also has a full-service boathouse located on a 28-acre pay lake that is stocked weekly (March-October) and offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental rowboat. The boathouse has an assortment of rods, reels, lures, artificial and live bait as well as plenty of seating out on the deck. You can purchase day or season passes at the boathouse. An Ohio State Fishing License is not required to fish at Lake Isabella.
Lake Isabella Campground is comprised of six primitive camping pod sites located in the beautiful, shaded grove of trees adjacent to the Little Miami River canoe/kayak launch and within walking distance to the playground and Lake Isabella boathouse. Each pod site features four picnic tables and shares a fire ring.
At Great Parks of Hamilton County, the health and safety of our employees and guests are our highest priority. We continue to take precautionary steps and make service adjustments in response to the latest information available from the Ohio Department of Health. More detailed information can be found here.
An online reservation will be required to camp at Lake Isabella Campground. Great Parks Campgrounds will not be accepting walk-in reservations.
One family household is permitted to occupy a campsite or cabin, up to (6) people.
All tournaments are two-person team events, but individuals are permitted to fish alone. A maximum of two rods are permitted per angler in all events except the Bass Series tournaments, where only one rod may be used. Live bait is permitted at all events, except the Bass Series tournaments, where only artificial lures are permitted. Stringers are prohibited in all tournaments. Teams must have their team ID bobber on the tournament board before the end of the event in order to weigh their fish. Kids’ Derbys and Mystery Fish Challenges are not tournaments, and prizes will be awarded to every kid who fishes. Anglers can register for tournaments on-site the day of the event or in advance online.
Great Parks 2021 fishing events were made possible by a grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund and a donation from Wanglers.
Location: Lake Isabella Boathouse Cost: Free/family (up to five people maximum per family, advanced registration is required)
Date: September 6, 2021, 9–11 a.m. ***Please note registration opens for this activity on August 9, 2021.These events are intended for children under 16 years of age, accompanied by an assisting adult. Live bait is permitted. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups to the kid who weighs in a fish closest to the mystery fish weight. Any species of fish can be weighed. Trophies will be awarded to every kid who catches a fish.
Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed during all fishing tournaments. All anglers are required to wear a face mask that covers both the nose and mouth when inside and outside if physical distancing is not possible.
Rod Busting Series Lake Isabella
08-20-2021 09:00 PMLocation: Lake Isabella Boathouse Cost: $50/team, includes boat rental
Date: August 20, 2021, 9 p.m.–3 a.m.
During this tournament, two-person teams fish for a six-fish limit of catfish and carp. The two teams with the heaviest weight at the end of the tournament will win prizes. Grand prizes will be awarded to the series champions and angler with the largest catch after the seventh event of the season. Sign in begins one hour before the tournament.
Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed during all fishing tournaments. All anglers are required to wear a face mask that covers both the nose and mouth when inside and outside if physical distancing is not possible.
10-23-2021 08:00 AMLocation: Lake Isabella Boathouse Cost: $50/team, includes boat rental
Date: October 23, 2021, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
During this tournament, two-person teams fish for a six-fish limit of catfish and carp. The two teams with the heaviest weight at the end of the tournament will win prizes. Grand prizes will be awarded to the series champions and angler with the largest catch after the seventh event of the season. Sign in begins one hour before the tournament.
Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed during all fishing tournaments. All anglers are required to wear a face mask that covers both the nose and mouth when inside and outside if physical distancing is not possible.
Symmes Township, Ohio – Whether you’re in the mood for an action adventure, a family comedy or a classic coming-of-age story, paddle over to Lake Isabella for an evening of fun! Grab you favorite snack and enjoy a film from the comfort of a boat during the inaugural Float-In Movies event.
Guests will enjoy watching movies in a Great Parks’ rowboat on the water at Lake Isabella. Up to four individuals total are permitted per boat. At least one adult 18 years or older must be in each boat. Lifejackets will be available for guest use.
The boathouse at Lake Isabella just outside of Loveland at the I-275 interchange
Food and beverages will be available for purchase each evening.
Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed.
This year, the regional Great Outdoor Weekend event is Great Outdoor Week, and they are letting you create your own outside adventure with a photo!
They will be posting photo hints on their Instagram of secret locations all across Great Parks of Hamilton County. Teams of four or fewer will earn points for posting selfies at the secret locations with the hashtag #greatparkshunt. Prizes will be awarded to teams who accrue 25 points or more. The hunt begins Sept. 19 and goes through Sept. 27.
Lake Isabella is a quiet 76-acre lake that packs a big bite when it comes to fishing for feisty catfish.
Enjoy a 28-acre pay lake that is stocked weekly March through October and offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental boat. Electric trolling motors are permitted. Personal watercraft, such as canoes and kayaks, are not permitted on the lake. Lake Isabella also has a full-service boathouse and reservable Chart Room, Riverside Lodge and Shady Elm Shelter for group outings. The park offers picnic areas, a playground and access to the Little Miami River.
This Black Friday, Great Parks is encouraging you to spend time with friends and family and enjoying your parks when you #OptOutside.
Great Parks is celebrating the holiday with free entry to all 21 parks and preserves.
You can experience 78 miles of trails, over 17,500 acres of natural habitat and wildlife, lakes and river access, playgrounds, dog parks, golf courses and so much more!
Enjoy a 28-acre pay lake that is stocked weekly March through October and offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental boat. Electric trolling motors are permitted. Personal watercrafts, such as canoes and kayaks, are not permitted on the lake. Lake Isabella also has a full-service boathouse and reservable Chart Room, Riverside Lodge and Shady Elm Shelter for group outings. The park offers picnic areas, a playground and access to the Little Miami River.
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