Cedar Point
Oregon, OH 43616
Plan Your Visit
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. The fishing access offers a relaxing location to spend time relaxing while trying to catch bass, bluegill or catfish. From the shore, fishing is from a dike along a borrow pit, so caution should be used as the bank is very steep. Additional fishing is available north of the parking lot along the right side of the road. Non-motorized watercraft may be used in the borrow pit. This is a delightful way to spend some time fishing, birding or just enjoying the scenery.
The small parking area is one of the best birdwatching spots on the refuge during spring migration. The trees surrounding the area are often full of warblers, sparrows and other songbirds. Bald eagles nest near the parking area and are frequently seen soaring over the fishing areas.
While access to the majority of the refuge is closed, the small area that is open provides many opportunities in a less busy setting.
Driving Directions
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge is located in Lucas County in northwest Ohio. To reach the refuge fishing access point, travel three miles east of Oregon, Ohio, or nine miles east of I-280, on State Route 2. Turn north on Yondota Road off of State Route 2. Travel two miles north from St. Rt. 2 on Yondota. The fishing access point is at the end of an approximately 0.5 mile entrance road that turns to the left off of Yondota Road.
There is no charge to visit.
The fishing area and parking lot are located north of State Route 2 on Yondota Road. Travel north on Yondota Road to the end of the road, use the access road to the left and continue north to the parking lot.
The public hunting area is north of State Route 2 on Decant Road, follow the curve at the north end of Decant Rd to Cedar Point Road. Parking areas will be at Mallard Club State Wildlife area on the right.
Activities
Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National wildlife refuges provide many opportunities for you to help your community by doing what you love.
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Services
Refuge staff work hard to restore the functions of the Lake Erie marsh ecosystem, which includes coastal marshes and wooded wetlands. At the same time staff are attempting to decrease the exotic plant and animal species present on the refuge that threaten native wildlife.
About
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 as a sanctuary for migratory birds after the donation of a 2,445-acre marsh by a historic hunt club. Part of the former Great Black Swamp, the refuge protects nearly 2,600 total acres, including one of Lake Erie's largest remaining contiguous wetlands and rare cottonwood dune forests. Managed as part of a complex with Ottawa and West Sister Island, it provides critical habitat for bald eagles and migrating songbirds and is home to Ohio's largest wild rice population.