Wakesurf Spot · Ohio
West Branch State Park (michael J. Kirwan Reservoir)
The Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir at West Branch State Park is a 2,650-acre lake east of Ravenna.
West Branch State Park (michael J. Kirwan Reservoir) is a wakesurfing reservoir in Ohio, near Ravenna. It covers roughly 2,650 acres. The Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir at West Branch State Park is a 2,650-acre lake east of Ravenna.
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the west branch of the Mahoning River within West Branch State Park. It supports boating, fishing, and swimming and is surrounded by more than 5,000 acres of parkland with trails and camping.
The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at West Branch State Park (michael J. Kirwan Reservoir) runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the west branch of the Mahoning River within West Branch State Park. It supports boating, fishing, and swimming and is surrounded by more than 5,000 acres of parkland with trails and camping. Ohio: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.