You're only minutes away from catching the "Big One". Erie's Western Basin is truly a fisherman's paradise. Seventy percent of all Walleye caught in Lake Erie are caught in Ottawa County waters. The reefs and islands teem with Smallmouth Bass and Perch. Shorelines and harbors provide for family fishing-fun all year long. Private Trout Clubs are located in and around Castalia, a short drive away.

Unquestionably, the vacationland area offers the finest variety of recreational boating on Lake Erie. With easy access to the excitement of South Bass, Middle Bass and Kelley's islands and mainland attractions including Cedar Point and the historic Marblehead Lighthouse you'll have as much time at the helm as well as enjoying a broader range of activities.

Jet ski and personal watercraft owners love the area for its protected bays and beaches, which make it perfect for a refreshing ride on hot summer days.

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  AREA AMENITIES

SHOPPING: There are a number of good Shopping locations in the area offering a variety of food, clothing and general merchandise. Knollcrest Shopping center is the closest (10 minutes) with a number of small specialty shops, and Bassett's IGA and Wal-Mart as the anchor stores.  A new shopping center is planed for Route 53 featuring a boardwalk and numerous new restaurants nad stores, and don't forget to check out the Richmond Galleries in Marblehead!

ACCESS ROUTES: Route 2 gives access to Cleveland (1-1/2 hrs.) and Toledo (I hr.). The Ohio Turnpike can be reached using Rt. 250 or Rt. 53 from Rt. 2.

AIRPORTS: The Erie Ottawa Regional Airport serves both Erie and Ottawa Counties. Its 5000 and 4000 foot crossing runways make it popular with private aircraft, air freight carriers and all sizes of business jets.