Incredible
Saugeye Fishery
Indian Lake is well known for its huge bluegills,
yellow perch and fair largemouth bass fishing. But the lake's main draw is its
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 embayments
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 dropoffs,
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. | 
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