| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussels Are Present in Chase State Fishing Lake. | Chase SFL is an ANS designated water. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! | ||
| Channel Catfish | Fair | 13 to 20 inches | Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Prepared baits and worms fished on the bottom. Night crawlers in the upper end during inflows has been productive. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 10 - 17 inches | There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and plastics fished near cover, piers, and weedlines. |
| Saugeye | Fair | up to 22 inches | Saugeye can be found on rocky substrates across the lake. Good bait choices include 4 inch flukes fished on 1/8 - 1/4oz jigheads. |
| Spotted Bass | Fair | up to 13 inches | Same as largemouth bass report. |
| Bluegill | Fair | 5-7 inches | Small jigs or live bait fished a couple feet below a float are good choices. Bluegill can be found along the piers in the rocky and woody cover. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inches | Jigs or minnows on breaks or brush in water 8 to 14 ft deep. |
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