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. 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 15 ft of water. |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | 11 to 17 inches | 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Jigs or plastics on rocky shorelines, points, and ledges in 5 to 9ft of water. |
| Saugeye | Few reports this week. | ||
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 8 inch | Small hooks and live bait/worms fished near rocks, piers, or brush. |
| White Bass & Wipers | Fair | up to 22 inch | Shad imitating baits during surface feeding activity. |
| 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! | |||