Indian Lake
A shallow canal-era reservoir near Russells Point, full of islands and channels. It's popular for saugeye and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Saugeye
Stocked. Riprap, channels and the spillway.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugeye | ||||||||||||
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Channel Catfish |
Boat launches
8 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Blackhawk MarinaMarinaLaunch with dock or marina, Off of State Route 365 by SR 366, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.Directions ↗
- 2Chippewa MarinaMarinaLaunch with dock or marina, Township Highway 252 & Chickasaw Path, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.Directions ↗
- 3Lakeview Harbor Boat RampRampLaunch with dock or marina, off State Route 366, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.Directions ↗
- 4Moundwood MarinaMarinaLaunch with dock or marina, off State Route 368, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-2717.Directions ↗
- 5Campground RampRampLaunch with dock or marina, off State Route 235 - State Park Road, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 843-3553.Directions ↗
- 6Acheson's ResortRampPublic boat launch, 9050 Acheson Resort Street / TWP 293 / SR235, Lakeview. No horsepower limit. (937) 842-4530.Directions ↗
- 7Long Island PointRampPublic boat launch, 5273 ST RT 273, Belle Center. No horsepower limit.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie Black and white combined | 9 in | 30 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Gene's Marine, Bait & TackleNearby7300 Edison St, Russells Point(937) 843-2551Directions ↗
Local tips
- Many channels and islands give shelter on windy days.
- Saugeye bite best in fall and early spring.
- Shallow flats can have stumps. Go slowly off marked channels.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Indian Lake.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.