Incredible Saugeye Fishery

Indian Lake, at 5,800 acres, has what many anglers would call the best saugeye fishing in all of Ohio. This opinion is hard to debate, since literally thousands of 'eyes are harvested from the lake every winter. Many of these fish reach weights approaching 10 pounds.

Up to 500,000 saugeyes are stocked in the lake every year. Their fast growth and hardy nature, coupled with optimal lake features, make this place a virtual smorgasbord for saugeye fishermen.

Many of Ohio's fishing clubs frequent the lake every season. The Western Ohio Walleye Club (WOWC) and the Western Reserve Walleye Association make forays to this lake every year.

According to John Clark, president of the WOWC, the members of his organization love fishing Indian Lake. "This is probably the club's favorite lake, and often yields the best catches," he said.

Indian Lake is 15 miles northwest of Bellefontaine and may be accessed off state routes 117, 235 and 366.

Good areas to target are shallow embankments with woody structure, the mouth of the North Fork Great Miami River and the many channels or dredged areas.

Areas where deep water meets shallow water are always good.

Biologists recommend targeting the shallow edge of these drop offs, since that's where active fish will typically hold. Less active fish will be in the deeper water.

For more information, visit the "Let's Talk Fishing" web page or the tournament web page.