The Lake County Fish Fry’s identity pays tribute to Lake County’s popular tradition of Lenten Friday fish fry dinners, which are served throughout Northeast Ohio during the season of Lent. During Lent, many refrain from eating meat on Fridays to symbolize the Lenten practice of sacrifice.
Lake County’s newest alternate identity also features a blue pike fish, which once flourished in Lake Erie but was declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1983. The “Fish Fry’s” logo is known as “Benny the Blue Pike,” named after Saint Benedict to reflect Lake County’s deep culture of community and family.
“Alternate identities are all about celebrating what makes Lake County Lake County — and nothing says Friday here like a fish fry,” Captains General Manager Jen Yorko said. “The Captains have long been known for over-the-top fish items like the ‘Moby Dick’ Sandwich, so ‘Fish Frys’ feels like an extension of our existing story rather than a random idea. The Lake County Fish Fry’s are a fun, community-first way to lean into a tradition people already love, create an unforgettable game-night experience, and give fans a limited-edition look they can’t get any other day.”