Lake living near Canton
Lake Cable homes and lake living (Jackson Township)
Lake Cable is a private 150-acre lake in Jackson Township, run by the Lake Cable Recreation Association. Boats are limited to 9.9 hp and 24 feet. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown Canton.
Quick facts
- Drive
- approx. 15 minutes from downtown Canton
- Location
- Jackson Township, Stark County (Canton, OH 44718)
- Run by
- Lake Cable Recreation Association, Inc. (since 1928)
- Lake
- 150 acres, average depth 14 ft
- Boats
- Max 24 ft long, max 9.9 hp
- First-year fees
- $3,000 initiation, $1,075 annual dues, $50 fireworks contribution
- Association office
- (330) 499-2608 · 5725 Fulton Rd NW
Steve’s take
Lake Cable is the closest real lake community to Canton. The big thing: buying the house doesn’t make you a member. Call the association office about the property before you make an offer.
Membership comes after closing, and it isn’t automatic
- You must own property in the Lake Cable Allotment to join.
- Before you buy, call the office to check that the property is eligible and whether past fees are owed.
- Membership doesn’t come with the purchase. Once you close, you’re invited to join.
- Non-member owners can’t use the lake or facilities, even as guests.
- First-year fees listed by the association: $3,000 initiation, $1,075 annual dues, $50 fireworks contribution. Other fees can vary by property.
Boats, docks and the clubhouse
Boats max out at 24 feet and 9.9 hp. Pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and sailboats are common. Waterfront owners have private docks, and off-water members can rent docks from the association. Members get a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse, a sand beach with lifeguards, a pavilion and 15 acres of common areas. The lake was built in the early 1920s by brothers Dueber and Austin Cable.
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Questions buyers ask
Is Lake Cable a private lake?
Yes. It’s run by the Lake Cable Recreation Association. Only members can use the lake, and you must own property in the Lake Cable Allotment to join.
Do you automatically become a Lake Cable member when you buy?
No. Membership doesn’t come with the purchase. After closing you’re invited to join and pay the initiation fee and dues.
What boats can you use on Lake Cable?
Boats up to 24 feet long with motors of 9.9 horsepower or less.
Sources
Checked October 2, 2026. Rules and fees change. Confirm with the lake office, the county or the school district before you rely on them.
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