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Lake Erie (Ohio shore)

Ohio · Great Lake · near Port Clinton

6,300,000 acres 210 ft deep 8 ft clarity Water D
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Survey summary · Ohio
6,300,000
Surface acres
210 ft
Max depth
312 mi
Shoreline
8 ft
Typical clarity
571 ft
Elevation

Lake Erie (Ohio shore) covers 6,300,000 acres in Ohio and drops to 210 feet at its deepest point. Level is unusually stable, which protects dock usability and shoreline appearance year round. Short-term rental posture: Municipal rules. Confirm at the municipal level before underwriting rental income.

What stands out

  • Very stable water level year-round
  • Deep water — 210 ft max
  • Large open water, 6,300,000 acres
  • Charter fishing
  • Boating

Watch outs

  • Nutrient-rich water; seasonal algae blooms are possible

Score breakdown

WATER RECREATION VALUE ACCESS INVESTMENT
Water 4.4
Recreation 7.2
Value 3.5
Access 7.3
Investment 8.4

Each axis is computed by published formula from this lake's own attributes. How we score.

Water quality grade
Water A
ExcellentClear, low-nutrient water. Typically oligotrophic with high clarity and little seasonal algae.
Water B
GoodHealthy water with moderate clarity. Some seasonal variation, no persistent problems.
Water C
FairProductive water — good fishing, reduced clarity. Algae possible in late summer.
Water D
PoorNutrient-rich or heavily drawn down. Swimmable conditions vary; check before you rely on them.

Computed from measured clarity, trophic state, and drawdown magnitude — not an opinion. See the formula.

Overall score, 1–10
8.0+
ExceptionalStrong on every axis we measure.
7.0–7.9
StrongClearly above average, usually with one standout axis.
6.0–6.9
SolidA good lake with a trade-off worth understanding.
5.0–5.9
MixedReal strengths and real compromises.
Under 5
CompromisedSomething material — volatility, water quality, or access.

Weighted: water 26% · recreation 22% · investment 20% · value 18% · access 14%.

Fishery

WalleyeYellow perchSmallmouth bassSteelhead

On the water

Charter fishingBoatingIslandsBeaches
No USGS gauge on this lake. Water level and clarity figures below come from published lake management data rather than a live sensor.

Where it is

Location

No NHD boundary matched this water body, so the marker shows the mapped centre point.

Depth profile

SURFACE 210 ft max avg 67 ft

Idealized cross-section. Max depth 210 ft, average 67 ft. Depth at a specific dock depends on local bathymetry — verify at the property.

Level behaviour

Level stabilityNatural Typical drawdown2 ft Drawdown seasonVariable Trophic stateEutrophic Typical clarity8 ft Water quality gradeD Elevation571 ft Managing authorityOhio DNR

Dock & shoreline

Permitting authorityOhio DNR Coastal Wake / speed rulesOpen water
A dock is never guaranteed. Confirm in writing with Ohio DNR Coastal that the specific parcel is eligible before you remove contingencies.

Short-term rental posture

Municipal rules

Generally permitted, but rules change. Confirm the specific municipality and any HOA covenant.
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Modeled estimates. Market figures are derived from lake attributes and regional patterns, not from MLS data. Treat them as a starting point, not a comp.
$460,000
Median waterfront
$4,995
Per shoreline foot
+7.5%
Year over year
49
Est. inventory
30
Avg days on market
$856
Est. nightly rate

Rental snapshot

Modeled occupancy60% Booked nights / yr158 Gross revenue$144,090 Net operating income$74,671 Yield on median price16.23%
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What a median-priced home on Lake Erie (Ohio shore) actually costs to carry, with waterfront-specific line items most calculators omit.

$3,970
All-in per month
$106,290
Cash to close + setup
$11,800
Beyond P&I, tax, insurance
Where the annual cost goes
$47,646 PER YEAR
Principal & interest $29,084 (63%) Maintenance reserve (1.1%) $5,060 (11%) Property taxes $4,830 (10%) Utilities $2,700 (6%) Hazard insurance $1,932 (4%) Shoreline / seawall reserve $960 (2%) Dock maintenance $900 (2%) Winterization / seasonal close $750 (2%)

Annual carry

Principal & interest$29,084
Property taxes$4,830
Hazard insurance$1,932
Flood insurance$650
Utilities$2,700
Maintenance reserve (1.1%)$5,060
Septic service$520
Well & water testing$260
Dock maintenance$900
Winterization / seasonal close$750
Shoreline / seawall reserve$960
Total$47,646
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