Marion County Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair to Good | up to 22 inches | Cut bait or worms fished shallow on windy shorelines. Worms in the upper end during inflows. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inch | 20/day creel limit Jigs or minnows on brush in 8 to 10 ft of water. A few fish have been caught shallow, but action has been sporadic. |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | 11 to 17 inches | 15 inch minimum length limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Jigs or plastics in shallow brushy or weedy cover during warmer days. |
| Saugeye | Few angler reports this week. | ||
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 8 inch | Small hooks and live bait/worms fished near rocks, piers, or brush. |
| White Bass & Wipers | Few angler reports this week. Crankbaits or swimbaits fished on windy points and shorelines is a good bet this time of year. | ||
| 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! | |||