Marion County Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 22 inches | Nightcrawlers or stink bait on windy shorelines. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inch | 20/day creel limit Jig and minnow presentations in 12 to 15 ft of water. |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | 11 to 17 inches | 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Spinnerbaits, crank baits and plastics on rocky shorelines, points, and ledges in 5 to 9ft of water. |
| Saugeye | Few reports this week. | ||
| Bluegill | Good | up to 8 inch | The bluegill bite has been good this week. Small hooks and live bait/worms, small artificials, and small jigs or flies are producing. |
| White Bass & Wipers | Fair | 10 to 22 inch | Trolling medium sized crankbaits on windy shorelines and off the points. |
| General Comments | |||
| Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! Lake is at normal pool. | |||