Madison Lake
Madison Lake is a small lake in Madison Lake State Park, about 5 miles southeast of London in central Ohio. It is an electric-motor lake with bass, panfish and stocked saugeye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Saugeye
Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Madison Lake State Park boat rampRampSmall launch on the southeast side. Park has parking and restrooms.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Madison Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Madison Lake ↗Local tips
- Only electric motors are allowed, so plan to troll or paddle.
- The lake is small. Work the shoreline cover with light tackle.
- Check the ODNR fishing map for depth contours before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.