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Indian Lake Fishing Guide

Ohio

A shallow western Ohio lake known for saugeye and crappie.

Trip at a Glance

Anglers come to Indian Lake for crappie and walleye. The best months overall are Feb to Jun, Sep to Nov. In October, crappie and walleye are in season, and Suspending Jerkbait, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Crappie Jig are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles; the closest is Mike's Bait & Tackle in Lakeview, 1 mi away.

Best Months

Feb to Jun, Sep to Nov

In October

Crappie, Walleye

Methods

Spin, cast & bait

Season at a Glance

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What You'll Catch

Indian Lake Species

Crappie

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Best: Feb to May, Oct to Nov

Walleye

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Best: Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov

Plan by Month

What to Use

Month
Fish

5 picks for October. ● means in season that month.

  • Suspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in

    Lure

    Hard Bait · Walleye · After dark.

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  • Paddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in

    Lure

    Soft Plastic · Walleye

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  • Crappie Jig 1/32 to 1/8 oz

    Lure

    Jig · Crappie

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  • Jig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz

    Lure

    Jig · Walleye

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  • Live Minnows 1 to 3 in

    Bait

    Live Bait · Walleye, Crappie

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Rod & Reel

Recommended Setups

Crappie

Fly 8.5 ft 4 wt rod, floating line, small jig flies and minnow patterns.

Spin / Cast 10 to 12 ft jigging pole or 6 ft ultralight spinning rod, 4 to 6 lb hi-vis line.

Walleye

Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.

Matched to These Species

Gear for Indian Lake

Crankbaits

Rapala Shad Rap

A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.

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Rigs

Northland Baitfish-Image Spinner Harness

Crawler harnesses trolled behind bottom bouncers for summer walleye.

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Reels

Pflueger President Spinning Reel

Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.

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Line

Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament

Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.

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Nets & Tools

Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net

A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.

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Rod & Reel Combos

Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo

Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.

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Rod & Reel Combos

Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo

Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.

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Rods

St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod

A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.

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Within 45 Miles

Shops Near Indian Lake