Four Hours on LaDue: Pick Your Craft at the Livery and Head Out on the Reservoir

At LaDue Reservoir in Auburn Township, Ohio, the 4-Hour LaDue Boat Rental offers a short, flexible way to get on the water. Located at 17759 Valley Rd, this livery lets visitors choose kayaks, canoes, rowboats, SUPs, angler's kayaks, and a deluxe jon boat with captain's chairs, fish finder, and trolling motor. A four-hour window is long enough to work a shoreline for bass, idly cruise quiet coves, or set a picnic on a secluded point. The reservoir’s broad, tree-lined shore gives a mix of open water and narrow coves where submerged timber and reed beds concentrate fish and wildlife. Expect oak and maple fringe on many shores and shallow flats that warm quickly in summer—prime holding water for panfish and largemouth bass when anglers use the supplied fish-finder-equipped jon. Paddlers can follow the shoreline to find small bays that feel removed from the public launch, and rowboaters will appreciate the option to add a trolling motor for extra range and speed. Rentals include single and tandem kayaks, canoes, rowboats, SUPs, angler's kayaks, and the deluxe jon boat; motorized craft require renters to be at least 18. Waivers should be completed online and guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to check in and get a safety briefing. Children under 10 must wear a PFD at all times while aboard—pack appropriately. Why this matters: LaDue is one of the few nearby reservoirs where you can mix slow paddling with purpose-built angler craft in a single outing. The ability to switch between human-powered boats and a motorized jon gives mixed-skill groups options—grandparents can glide in a rowboat while teenage anglers take a powered craft to cover water quickly. That versatility makes this rental an efficient way to sample both fishing and casual recreation in a single four-hour block. Practical notes: bring layers, a simple dry bag for electronics, and a leash for SUPs. If fishing, check local regulations and bring your license and preferred tackle; the jon’s fish finder is a helpful guide but not a guarantee. The livery does not list guided trips in the booking; this is a self-guided outing. With the reservoir’s mix of open water, sheltered coves, and shore vegetation, LaDue offers a compact, accessible day on the water that suits anglers, families, and anyone who wants to trade pavement for paddle without committing to a full day. Parking and a small launch area are available near the address at 17759 Valley Rd; expect a modest walk with gear from lot to water on busy summer weekends. The livery’s flexible four-hour block is ideal for visitors staying in nearby towns who want a reliable, short window on the lake without full-day logistics. Pack sunscreen and a camera.