Business View Magazine - May 2025

a night or a month, take in the fishing, the natural beauty, and the commercial aspects of the area.” Conneaut has much to discover, from its plethora of scenic trails to the world class fishing opportunities. “In Lake Erie you have walleye and perch fishing that’s exceptional, and then steelhead fishing in Conneaut Creek,” Kline relays, sharing the story of a Japanese visitor who flew across the globe for a chance to fish for steelhead. The port supports this type of tourism with tenants like Conneaut Float and Fly, which offers guided fishing tours, fly-tying services, and kayak rentals. The city and Port Authority have also taken steps to unify the waterfront with Conneaut’s historic downtown through the creation of the Port District. “That encompasses the neighborhoods that are immediately adjacent to the lakefront,” Kline details. “There’s several blocks, and within those blocks we have a number of restaurants, taverns, local shops, and bait and tackle opportunities. We have marina area designed to welcome larger boats is one immediate enhancement.“It’ll allow us to bring in folks in a couple of different ways,” he explains. “If they’re sailing the Great Lakes, they can stop, enjoy Conneaut’s lakefront and the commercial developments we’re envisioning along the marina. Or if they want to come vacation, they can trailer up their boat and dock at one of our transient docks for D-Day Ohio WWII Museum DDAYOHIO.US/MUSEUM The D-Day Ohio WWII Museum features regional memorabilia and exhibits that shine a light on the life and history of those who served at home and abroad during World War II. 90 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 05

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