Middle Bass Island
Middle Bass Island is a small island community in western Lake Erie, part of Ohio’s Lake Erie Islands. Known for its quiet character, waterfront landscapes, natural areas, and long history of vineyards and recreation, the island offers a distinctive way of life shaped by the lake and seasonal rhythms. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, transportation, organizations, history, and opportunities to connect with life on Middle Bass Island.
Shores & Islands Ohio is a tourism and visitor-focused economic development and media group that promotes Ohio destinations including Middle Bass Island. Their website provides a variety of resources with a focus on tourism and hospitality.
Quick facts
Population: 50 (Est.)
Total Area: 1 sq mi (3 sq km)
Lake: Erie
Distance to mainland: 12 Miles
Country: USA
State: Ohio
County: Ottawa
Townships: Put-in-Bay Township
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Great Lakes Islands Navigator
The Great Lakes Islands Navigator is a physical print and electronic document publication that provides single-page layout information and graphics on each island in a concise, easy-to-read format. It's a great way to share information about islands. Navigator pages can be easily downloaded to print at home and/or publish online.
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