Marion County Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair to 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 6 to 12 ft of water have produced some crappie this week. Fish are holding deeper during mid-day and shallower at dusk and dawn. |
| Largemouth bass | Good | 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Plastic worms and grubs on rocky shorelines, points, and ledges in 5 to 9ft of water. | |
| Saugeye | Fair | Up to 18 inch | Crankbaits or jig and plastics along rocky shorelines and rocky piers. |
| 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 | Few reports this week | ||
| 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. | |||