Fishing in Logan County, Ohio
Seat: Bellefontaine.
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Starting points for fishing Logan County
46,150 Ohioans lived in Logan County in 2020, and the courthouse sits in Bellefontaine. The Census Gazetteer gives it 459 square miles of land and 8.3 square miles of water.
Lake pages cover 1 water here totalling 5,161 acres, led by Indian Lake. Check the motor rule: 1 lake have one, and 0 ban gas engines. There are 7 public launches in the county, 6 of them concrete, with 274 trailer spaces reported.
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer areas; ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines, horsepower and attractor layers, ODNR launch list; retrieved October 2026.
Where to put in across Logan County, mapped
ODNR launch and fishing-access points, ODNR lake outlines (representative points) and ODNR stream access points. Checked October 2026.
The Logan County lake lineup
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Fish on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | 5,161 | 7 | unlimited horsepower | saugeye, largemouth bass, walleye |
With little lake water inside Logan County, these neighbors come next, measured from Bellefontaine.
| Lake | From Bellefontaine | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Fish on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiser Lake | 16 miles southwest | 394 | 9 | No Motors | catfish, crappie, largemouth bass |
| C.J. Brown Reservoir | 27 miles south | 1,969 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | walleye, muskellunge, white crappie |
| Clark Lake | 29 miles south | 102 | 1 | 10 HP limit | steelhead, channel catfish, northern pike |
| Ferguson Reservoirs | 30 miles northwest | 308 | 0 | electric motors only | catfish, crappie, saugeye/walleye |
| Lake Loramie | 30 miles west | 870 | 6 | unlimited horsepower | saugeye, channel catfish, tiger muskellunge |
| Metzger Reservoir | 30 miles northwest | 157 | 2 | electric motors only | catfish, crappie, saugeye/walleye |
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres), horsepower restrictions, fish hot-spot maps and stocking records; retrieved October 2026.
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- Great Miami River1 launch, 79 ODNR access points, USGS gauge
- Mad River33 ODNR access points, USGS gauge
Live creek and river readings, Logan County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mad River At West Liberty Oh – 03266560 | 31 cfs, 2.76 ft gage height | Nov 11 4:45 pm |
| Bokengehalas Creek At De Graff Oh | 25 cfs, 1.38 ft gage height | Nov 11 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 5:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODNR stream access points (Watercraft paddling layer), ODNR steelhead program and walleye-run maps, USGS gauges; retrieved October 2026.
Ramps and shore access, Logan County
- Acheson's Resort launch on Indian LakeIndian Lake, concrete ramp, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Chippewa Marina on Indian LakeIndian Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 29 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Indian Lake State Park – Blackhawk MarinaIndian Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 43 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Indian Lake State Park – Campground RampIndian Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Lakeview Harbor Boat Ramp on Indian LakeIndian Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 66 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Moundwood Marina on Indian LakeIndian Lake, concrete ramp, 6 lanes, 87 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Cranetown/Pew Island launch on Indian LakeIndian Lake, boat ramp
Logan County piers and bank access (2)
- Indian Lake State Park Fishing Pierfishing pier, Indian Lake
- Indian Lake State Park Fishing accessaccessible fishing site, Indian Lake
ODNR Parks and Watercraft launch facilities, ODNR Division of Wildlife fishing access points and ODNR Office of Coastal Management Lake Erie access; retrieved October 2026.
ODNR stocking and Ohio records, Logan County
Between 1970 and 2022 the hatcheries made 230 recorded stockings into 1 lake here, most of all 67,838,068 saugeye, 622,497 walleye, 200,350 northern pike, 137,711 largemouth bass.
Latest ODNR stockings on file for Logan County
| Year | Water | Species | Number and size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 1,931,618 fry |
| 2022 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 2,017,727 fry |
| 2022 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 931,618 fry |
| 2022 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 156,200 fry |
| 2022 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 153,075 fry |
| 2022 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 859,050 fry |
| 2021 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 1,495 fry |
| 2021 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 184,000 fry |
| 2021 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 89,739 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Indian Lake | Saugeye | 64,372 fingerlings |
Logan County water in the record list
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Crappie | 4.27 lb | Great Miami River | 2026 |
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); ODNR Rainbow Trout Stocking Dates page, spring 2026 releases (trout 10 to 13 inches); Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish list. Retrieved October 2026.
What anglers may keep in Logan County
For Logan County inland water, start with the statewide rows and then check the site list.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026. Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
Club and circuit days in Logan County
Organizers have posted 6 events from county launches, 1 still to come.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2027 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Indian Lake (2027) | Indian Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| Aug. 29, 2026 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Indian Lake (2026-08-29) | Indian Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| June 13, 2026 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Indian Lake (2026-06-13) | Indian Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| May 16, 2026 | OBF Region 5 Regional (2026) | Indian Lake | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) |
| not printed | Fishers of Men Ohio Legacy Series Indian Lake (2026) | Indian Lake | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail |
| not printed | Phoenix BFL Buckeye Division at Indian Lake (2026) | Indian Lake | Major League Fishing |
Organizer schedule and results pages (ODNR publishes no tournament calendar), checked October 2026.
Gear and guides for Logan County trips
Where Logan County anglers shop
- Gene's Marine Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Russells Point
- Lakeside Bass Pro Shopbait and tackle shop, Lakeview
- Let's Go Fishingbait and tackle shop, Lakeview
- Mike's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lakeview
- 2G Marine & Fiberglass Restorationmarina, Lakeview
- Black Swamp Marinamarina, Lakeview
- Indian Lake Marinemarina, Russells Point
- Spend-A-Day Marinamarina, Russells Point
- Tanner's Marinemarina, Lakeview
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, charter and guide listings (county of business); retrieved October 2026.
A short hop from Logan County
Town pages inside Logan County
- Bellefontainepop. 14,115
- West Libertypop. 1,770
- Russells Pointpop. 1,320
- De Graffpop. 1,250
- Lakeviewpop. 1,184
The counties ringing Logan County
- Champaign County18 miles south
- Hardin County20 miles north
- Union County22 miles east
- Shelby County23 miles west
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Fish pictures for a trip to Logan County
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The fishing questions Logan County raises
Can a bass boat find a free-to-use ramp in Logan County?
There are 7 public launches, 6 concrete, each listed above.
Which Logan County lake leads by size?
Indian Lake, 5,161 acres by its ODNR outline.
Is Logan County lake water open to any motor?
Yes on 1 lake, 0 of them electric only.
Where do Logan County anglers buy bait?
Start with Gene's Marine Bait & Tackle; the list has 9.
Do walleye or bass captains work from Logan County?
The listings hold nobody based here.
What town governs Logan County?
Commissioners meet in Bellefontaine.
Which license covers Logan County water?
The ODNR annual license costs $25.00 resident and $76.96 nonresident, and Ohioans 65 or older pay $10.00.
What is the nearest county to Logan County?
Closest by center point: Champaign County, Hardin County and Union County.
How many events launch from Logan County?
6 events on file; next is Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Indian Lake (2027) on Indian Lake, July 10, 2027.
Make a trip of Logan County this season
Lake pages carry launches, motor rules and stocking.