2010 Tournament Schedule

June 12, 2010 - Bass fishing league hosting event at Indian Lake

LAKEVIEW - The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Indian Lake June 12 for the second of five stops in the Buckeye Division series. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively.
"This tournament will hit the lake at the right time of year for anglers to catch a lot of fish," said FLW Tour pro Dick Shaffer of Rockford, Ohio, who had a top-10 finish on Indian Lake last year. "Anglers will be catching 1 - 1 ½ pounders all day long, it's going to be the 2+ pounder that is going to be the problem and the guy that can figure that out will have a good chance to win this tournament.
"Generally the bigger fish come out of the patch and the cover is so thick you can't get to them. The lake is as clear as it has been in a long time and the fish spook pretty easily. But there is something for everyone. The lake is shallow and 90% of the fish are caught in 3 feet or less of water. There are also a lot of rock beds to crank if you like crankin'. Flipping a jig, plastics, frogs, and top-water baits will all work too; it's just a fun lake to try whatever you like and chances are you will be successful."

Takeoff and weigh-in will be at Indian Lake State Park-Moundwood Boat Ramp located at 12774 State Route 235 North in Lakeview, Ohio. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
The Indian Lake BFL tournament is being hosted by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce.

Bass Fishing League competition is a 24-division league circuit devoted to weekend anglers, that offers even bigger prizes to qualifiers of the regional championship and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing - the BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the American Fishing Series or even the FLW Tour.

2010 Results

May 2, 2010 - 6th Annual Scott Kuhn Memorial Saugeye
Tournament Results

NEW- Mid Ohio Saugeye Trail
April 3, 2010 - Lakeview Ramp

2009 Results

3rd Annual Saugeye Tournament
Oct. 25, 2009
Results, Click here

July 30 - August 2 - Catfish Tournament Results

May 3 - 5th ANNUAL SCOTT KUHN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS

April 19, 2009 - 31st ANNUAL
INDIAN LAKE "SPRING OPEN" BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS

November 1st and 2nd - WOWC Championship Saugeye Tournament RESULTS
Day one . Day two . Total weight

Dave Helton / Mike Defibaugh 14.14 15.04 29.28
Bill Maynard / Jerry Columber 11.68 10.44 22.12
Jeff Speakman / Mike Ahlers 11.2 8.1 19.3
John Stalling / Mike Stalling 8 6.38 14.38
Pete Loukoumidis/Loren Fleischma 2.46 8.4 10.86
Kenny Bialey / Gary Maynard 0 9.92 9.92
Walls / Smith 8.14 1.12 9.26
Duane Hough / Jim Burdette 4.28 2.22 6.5
FunkFunk 0 6.2 6.2
Say / Waites 4.94 0 4.94
Wade Kinney / Kurt Kinney 4.56 0 4.56
John Clark / Marc Colwell 1.4 2.56 3.96
Tom Kemper / Rick Dutton 2.98 0 2.98
Geiger / Harmon 2.65 0 2.65
Willams /Williams 0.47 1.9 2.37
Mahar / Rapp 2.28 0 2.28
Gerry Myers / Cave McCabe 1.82 0 1.82
Tony Thornton / Mike Thornton 1.5 0 1.5
Wooten / Wooten 1.42 0 1.42
19 boats

Fishing Reports

August 23, 2010 - Just came in from 2 hours Rod-Bendin' ...probably caught 30 or so upto a 5 lb plus dandy eye ~ still alot of moss floaters from the week-end yahoos to pick off the lines...
-The nite-bite has been A1 through the dogdays, if you select the proper location and time...
later Gators--
LakerAugust 11, 2010 - Fish conditions with hot temperatures this summer.
IL's ave depth is 6-7' on the flats of the main lake but has a wide slot offshore of the South & West banks of 8-12' w/2 holes of 16' and 17' along w/many smaller slots around the main lake & Oldfield beach ...the other half of the lake is behind the 70 islands w/silt traps, numerous slots & up the miles and miles of channels and backwaters is sur-rounded by massive pad beds & moss beds w/cool oxy water under them... The last of the fish kills was around 1970 in the winter w/thick Ice trapping fish in the backwaters, the ODNR dredged numerous slots to those areas to allow excape to deeper open water... No summer die-off problem ~ were you in the 3 day catfish tourney over the weekend?? Also the main has had a massive mayfly hatch Sunday & Monday nights w/bodies awash everywhere...
Laker

This 14.2 pound Blue Channel Catfish was caught by Matt from Cincinnati while at the lake in June 2010. Matt was fishing in the Moundwood area. Congratulations Matt! This is a winner. For other catfish photos visit the "Lets Talk Fishing" web page or the Catfish Tournament web page.

- Greatest Lake -Let me say thank you to all the nice people from the lake I meet while i"m fishin! This was an absolutely B-E-A-U-TI-FULL weekend of fishing. I limited out on Crappies Friday and Saturday. On Sunday 5 buddies came up and we ALL, yes all limited out again today. I saw people all over enjoying and catching all kinds of fish all weekend. That south wind sure had something to do with my success this weekend. I just love May fishing on The greatest lake in Ohio. Good luck to all that venture the shores of Indian Lake.
Paulwall2b

July 12, 2010 - Bass - The winning bag was over 15lbs, thats nuts. Ive seen the 2 biggest limits in the past 2 weeks on Indian Lake. On the day I finished 10th with 9.5lbs. We only caught 6 keepers on the day. Two were on Kermit and 3 flipping pads. Not sure if the bass preferred any color frog over another, had 1 on black and 1 on natural.
LimaRanger488vs

Ray Bob's Saugeye Size Chart

Cost per pound for fish fillets
A couple yrs ago, I averaged out how much per saugeye. Of course, gas prices were half back then. Somewhere in the neighborhood of $2 per saugeye. It cost me around $15 for 5 hrs of saugeye trolling, truck gas and we averaged 7-8 keepers per trip. Half that $15 was for lost baits, LOL!
Saugmon

$15 dollars a pound? Get real. Don't forget to add in the cost for the boat, motor and trailer, boat insurance, equipment, fuel, mainentance, props, etc. When asked, I generally reply that my cost per pound of fish fillets is around $800. Of course, I am also a very bad fisherman. But hey. It's worth it. Therapy cost much more!
Newcomer

Mid Ohio Saugeye Trail

You must be a member of the Mid Ohio Saugeye Trail to fish this club. The membership fees are $30.00 per person. The team must fish at least 1 qualifier to be invited to the championship. Qualifying tournaments $80.00 (includes big fish)

APRIL 3 MAY 16 JUNE 27 JULY 25

INDIAN LAKE BUCKEYE LAKE ALUM CREEK RES. C.J. BROWN RES.

OCTOBER 23-24 INDIAN LAKE M.O.S.T. Championship 2 day event $160.00 (includes big fish both days) MUST fish 1 – Qualifier to be invited to the championship

Fish Ohio Award

Qualifying lengths | application| Indian Lake Winners

Qualifying Fish and Minimum Lengths

BROWN TROUT . . . . . . . . . 25IN.
CARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 26IN.
CHANNEL CATFISH . . . . .. 26IN.
CRAPPIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 13IN.
FLATHEAD CATFISH . . . . . 35IN.
FRESHWATER DRUM . . . . .22IN.
HYB STRIPED BASS . . . . . ..21IN.
LARGEMOUTH BASS . . . . ..21IN.
MUSKIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..36IN.
NORTHERN PIKE . . . . . . . ..32IN.
RAINBOW TROUT . ........ . ..28IN.
ROCK BASS . . . . . . ......... . .10IN.
SAUGER . . . . . . . . . . . ..........16IN.
SAUGEYE . . . . . . . . . ........... 21IN.
SMALLMOUTH BASS ........ 20IN.
SUNFISH . . . . . . . . . ......... . . .9IN.
WALLEYE . . . . . . . . . ........ ..28IN.
WHITE BASS . . . . . . . ........ .16IN.
YELLOW PERCH . . . . .........13IN.

Anglers will receive: (1) a certificate for each qualifying fish, (2)
a Fish Ohio pin for their first entry each year, (3) a Master Angler
award for qualifying entries in four different species categories.
1. Fish must be taken by legal angling and not from pay lakes.
2. Deadline for application is January 15.
3. Possible state record fish must be kept frozen for verification
by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio.

Fish Ohio Award Application

Note: The Fish Ohio Award Application Form is saved as a PDF and requires the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. Acrobat Reader is available as a free download from Adobe's web site at www.adobe.com

Indian Lake Award Winners

Ty Hunt - March 21, 2009
Fish Ohio Award Winner for Saugeye at 22 inches and 5.25 pounds.
Caught it tightlining with minnows in the Old Field Channel.

 

Lonnie Stayman - February 2003

Mark Garmon and Lonnie Stayman from Forest, Ohio caught these 14" Fish Ohio Award winners on March 3, 2001.

2006 Achievements

May 2009

I have been tearing up the catfish all week (2nd week of may). Caught 20 monday, may11th, 15 tuesday may 12th, and 20 again wednesday, may 13th I am sending you a picture of an 8 pounder I caught and released, fishing at long island with cut shad for bait p.s all fish where released unharmed.
(carp boy)

June 2006

This is my typical catch for the last 10 days. Majority of the fish we caught was around west side of cranetown-towards the moose, state campground and blackhawk area. I have a triangle pattern working all those areas.

June is the best time of yr for me on trolling for saugeye, and the end of the month yields the 5-6 pounders. Gary Lett

May 2006
Keep your eye on this young fisherman. Adam Stayman caught this 13.5 inch crappie for his third Fish Ohio Award in 2 years! Congratulations Adam!

April 10 - Seventeen year old Tylor Compton of Huber Heights caught his limit of saugeye fishing in his boat in Moundwood channel.

Thank you Kathy Spiers for this photo.

 

January - ice fishing at Indian Lake. Fisherman is 11 years old.

2005 Achievements

May 18, 2005

Catfish on left weighs 9 pounds. They were caught 20 minutes apart on an 8 pound line.

February 11, 2005

Aaron Lewis, age 15, Caught this saugeye below the spillway.

Justin Taylor, age 16, caught this 5# 4oz. saugeye using a vibee below the spillway.
Both photos by Kathleen Speirs. Thank you.

2004 Achievements

March 27, 2004

Indian Lake Record Bass caught by Barry Clayton.

24 3/4 inches long and had a 16 3/8 girth. The weight was 8lbs 5oz. The fish was released after measurements and pictures were taken. A replica was made of the fish.

 

 

 

 

May 16, 2004

18" caught at 2:30 PM using minnows

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Powell Jr. with 60 crappies caught on Mike's jigs March 29, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

2003 Achievements

2003 Catfish Tournament Winner!

Donald Salyers caught this 15.28 lb. catfish at 8:30 am on August 1, 2003 to win the tournament. For more information click here.

 

 

Crappies caught 1st of May 2003 at the Indian Lake Sailing Club location. Photo by Renee Yaeger.

Lonnie Stayman captured this fish Ohio award winner on Feb 11, 2003. A 9.5" Bluegill through the ice.

 

May 29, 2002

Ray Wise - Fished from 6-8:45 am this morn, even with a good bite goin' on, I opted for mostly castin' for the Gals. I've had 6 over 5lb last eve & this morn' .. 2 over 6lb & this 7lb 5oz Gal I just brought in for a photo & to stock my channel.

Thank you for the photo.

April 7th Cabela's/WOWC IL .. Big Eye


Click on photo to zoom

Caught by 2nd place finisher ..
Big John (Walleye) Clark .. 5+ lbs

Tough/cold off-color water bite today .. 1st place was 5 Eyes 6+ lbs

Photo submitted by Ray Wise, a member of WOWC, SOWC and Lake Erie Charter Boat Assoc.
Big Thank you.

Pro Bass 2002 Tournament
Winners announced 03-03-02
Winning in seven catagories are the following fishermen:

• Crappie - Lucky Castle - 1lb. 7 oz - Indian Lake
• White Bass - Lucky Castle - 1lb. 8oz - Indian Lake
• Walleye - James E. Rausch - 8lbs. 8 oz - Marysville
• Catfish - Kyle Seeger - 9lbs. 9oz - Indian Lake age 9
• Bluegill - Rodney Ferguson - 10 oz - Sidney
• Perch -
• Saugeye -

Ohio Saugeye Record -12.83 lbs.

Fish Ohio Award

Super Carp

Saugeye stock report

Ohio Records

Bass, Largemouth- 13.13 pounds. 25 1/16" Farm Pond. Roy Landsberger, Kensington, on May 26, 1976.

Carp- 50 pounds. 40" Paint Creek. Judson Holton, Chillicothe, on May 24, 1967.

Catfish, Channel- 37.65 pounds. 41 1/2" LaDue Reservoir. Gus J Gronowski, Parma, on Aug. 15, 1992

Crappie, Black- 4.5 pounds. 18 1/8" Private Lake. Ronald Stone, Wooster, on May 24,1981.

Crappie, White- 3.90 pounds. 18 1/2" Private Pond. Kyle Rock, Zanesville, on April 25, 1995.

Walleye- 16.19 pounds. 33" Lake Erie. Tom Haberman, Brunswick, on November 23, 1999
Information from the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Ohio Fishing Licenses

LICENSES ARE VALID FROM MARCH 1, 2004 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2011.
License Fees

Resident Fishing License. .................................................. $15.00 For persons age 16 through 65 who have resided in Ohio for the past 6 months.

One-Day Fishing License ................................................... $ 7.00

The One-Day Fishing License may be exchanged for credit towards the purchase of an annual fishing license (minus writing fee).

Annual Nonresident License .............................................. $24.00

3-Day Nonresident Tourist's License .................................. $15.00

A reissued license may be obtained from any license vendor for a fishing license that has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. The cost is $3.00.

ALL ABOVE COSTS INCLUDE A $1.00 WRITING FEE.

License Requirements
A fishing license is required to take fish, frogs, or turtles from Ohio waters. Persons fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes, or reservoirs to and from which fish do not migrate, are not required to have a license to take fish, but must have one to take frogs or turtles. Persons fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes, or reservoirs that are open to public fishing through an agreement or lease with the Division ofWildlife are required to have a fishing license. Anglers must have their license in their possession while fishing and must show the license to anyone on request.

Free Licenses
Qualified residents 66 and older should apply for a free license at their nearest license vendor. All others should obtain an application from their local wildlife district office.

The following Ohio residents are eligible for a free license:

Persons 66 and older
Persons who are physically disabled and require the assistance of another person to fish
Residents of state and county institutions
Holders of "Veteran" license plates displaying the international wheelchair symbol
Certain veterans who are permanently disabled
Former prisoners of war

License Exemptions

A fishing license is not required of persons who are:

Less than 16 years of age
Giving assistance to an angler who is physically disabled, provided the two persons together are using only one line
Fishing in a private pond
Fishing on land and water which they or their parents own
Fishing on land and water where they or their parents are tenants on which they reside and from which they derive the majority of their income from agricultural production on that land (except state owned lakes)
Members of the U.S.Armed Forces on annual leave or furlough.

In June on a day designated by the state of Ohio, any Ohio resident may fish without a license as part of Free Fishing Days.

Saugeye Limit Discussion

Saugeye Stocking Report 2008

ODNR/DOW 2008 stocking of IL
...595,083 saugeye fingerlings

ODNR/DOW 2007 stocking of IL ...688,807 Saugeye fingerlings on 5 different dates (May to June) last year/2007 per Wildinfo_Fish

Click here for:

Indian Lake Fishing Report

Kids Fishing Derby
Winners in the Indian Lake Fish and Game Club's Kid's Fishing Derby
LARGEST FISH: Jared Trabert of Russells Point
MOST FISH: Tyler Butterfield of Lakeview
BOTH RECEIVED A $50 SAVINGS BOND AND A ROD AND REEL
BICYCLE WINNERS: Tyler Dolan and Johnny Stanley from Lakeview and Jackie Fishbaugh and Ashley Kleiber from Sidney, Ohio

TROPHY BASSMASTERS
of Kenton, Ohio
Presents the
29TH ANNUAL
INDIAN LAKE "SPRING OPEN" BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT
April 22, 2007
Entry Fee $75.00 Per Boat
Includes Big Bass Pot w/100% Payback
50% 30% 20%
1st: PLACE $2500.00 Guaranteed
2nd: $1000 + Plaque
3rd: $500 + Plaque
Paying to 10 places
Contact Bob Flowers 419-675-2947
Email: info@trophybass.org
Click this link to download entry form www.trophybass.org

WRWA TOURNAMENT Results
March 25th, 2007
Lots of nice fish caught There was a tie for first place.
Tom Kemper & Rick Dutton
Mike & Tom Definbaugh 9.92 lbs

October 19, 2008 - 2nd Annual Saugeye Challenge tourny results:

Here are the results from the tournament. 31 teams competed, teams
from the akron area, London area, Brookville Indiana, as well as some teams
from southern ohio. Great group of fishermen, on a great fall day.
John Stalling

31 team tournout
1st: 11.84 lbs (5 fish)
2nd: a fraction under 1st (5 fish)
3rd: high 11's (5 fish)
4th: high 10's (5 fish)
5th: mid 10's (5 fish)
6th: low 10's? (5 fish)
BIG FISH: 5.8 lbs (several 4lbers brought in)

Final results Click here.

Jim Corey and Jim Yoder 1st Place Qualifiers

The Cabela's event next Spring has grown to a field of 250 boats and the total prize and cash payout has also grown to over $170,000.

Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament April 29th at Lakeview Harbor
Results Posted May 7, 2001
Photo submitted by Ray Wise. Click on photos to enlarge.

October 7th

Cabela's Walleye Tournament Qualifier October 7 produced this winning basket of over 12 pounds. The Big fish weighed six plus pounds. The tournament was held at Moundwood. 40 Boats participated.
Photo and information submitted by Ray Wise
Click on photo to zoom.

February 23, 2000

Carp measured 42 inches long and weighed 36 1/2 lbs.