Indian Lake Fishing
A 5,161-acre Ohio lake in Logan County, unlimited horsepower.
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Ohio notes on Indian Lake
Measured from its ODNR outline, Indian Lake holds 5,161 acres of water in Logan County. Shoreline on the ODNR outline totals about 117.4 miles. Chippewa Park is the closest Census place, about 1 mile from the outline point.
The horsepower layer sets unlimited horsepower. Trailers go in at 7 public launches. Its limits differ from statewide in 1 site-specific entry.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio fish found at Indian Lake
Tap a chip to open the Ohio page for that fish, as recorded at Indian Lake.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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- Moundwood Marina on Indian Lakeconcrete ramp, 6 lanes, 87 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Lakeview Harbor Boat Ramp on Indian Lakeconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 66 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Indian Lake State Park – Campground Rampconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Indian Lake State Park – Blackhawk Marinaconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 43 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Chippewa Marina on Indian Lakeconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 29 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Acheson's Resort launch on Indian Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; Achesons Resort
- Cranetown/Pew Island launch on Indian Lakeboat ramp; public
Land-based fishing at Indian Lake
- Indian Lake State Park Fishing accessaccessible fishing site
- Indian Lake State Park Fishing Pierfishing pier
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
The Indian Lake level gauge
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake At Russells Point Oh | 996.06 ft lake elevation | Oct 28 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 28, 2026 11:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
A USGS lake gauge watches Indian Lake; its latest value shows above.
How many fish to keep at Indian Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | 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 |
Statewide inland rows cover Indian Lake unless a site-specific entry below changes them.
Site-specific limits at Indian Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | Black & White Crappie | 30; minimum 9 inches | Open year-round |
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.
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.
What ODNR has stocked in Indian Lake
ODNR stocking records list 230 releases into Indian Lake between 1970 and 2022; the largest totals are 67,838,068 saugeye, 622,497 walleye, 200,350 northern pike.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saugeye | 1,931,618 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 2,017,727 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 931,618 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 156,200 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 153,075 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 859,050 | fry |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 1,495 | fry |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 184,000 | fry |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 89,739 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 64,372 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 71,964 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 99,815 | fingerlings |
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); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Competitive fishing at Indian Lake
The Indian Lake tournament page lists schedules and weights from organizers.
Sizing Indian Lake against its Ohio neighbors
If you want more room, Kiser Lake offers 394 acres within this group.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | 5,161 | 7 | unlimited horsepower | 0 | |
| Ferguson Reservoirs | 18 miles northwest | 308 | 0 | electric motors only | 6 |
| Metzger Reservoir | 19 miles northwest | 157 | 2 | electric motors only | 6 |
| Lost Creek Reservoir | 19 miles northwest | 130 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Lima Lake | 20 miles northwest | 88 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Kiser Lake | 22 miles south | 394 | 9 | No Motors | 4 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Beside Indian Lake
Other Ohio lakes close to Indian Lake
- Ferguson Reservoirs18 miles northwest
- Metzger Reservoir19 miles northwest
- Lost Creek Reservoir19 miles northwest
- Lima Lake20 miles northwest
- Kiser Lake22 miles south
Bait shops a short drive from Indian Lake
- Lakeside Bass Pro Shopbait and tackle shop, Lakeview, under a mile
- Tanner's Marinemarina, Lakeview, 2 miles
- Black Swamp Marinamarina, Lakeview, 2 miles
- Let's Go Fishingbait and tackle shop, Lakeview, 2 miles
- Mike's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lakeview, 2 miles
- 2G Marine & Fiberglass Restorationmarina, Lakeview, 2 miles
Towns to sleep in near Indian Lake
- Lakeview2 miles
- Russells Point2 miles
- Jackson Center9 miles
Ohio county pages for Indian Lake
- Logan Countyseat: Bellefontaine
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Spotting the fish of Indian Lake by photo
Photo: Engbretson, Eric / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Indian Lake, answered in short
How do I find Indian Lake on an Ohio map?
Its outline falls in Logan County, about 1 mile from Chippewa Park.
Is Indian Lake a big lake by Ohio standards?
5,161 acres on the ODNR map, with about 117.4 miles of shoreline.
Is there a trailer ramp ODNR lists for Indian Lake?
7 public launches; Moundwood Marina on Indian Lake has the most trailer room on file.
What does the ODNR fish roster say about Indian Lake?
saugeye, largemouth bass, walleye, muskellunge and northern pike, by ODNR records.
How many bass may an Ohio angler keep from Indian Lake?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. Check the site-specific table above as well.
What will an Ohio license set me back for Indian Lake?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Does Ohio limit Indian Lake to electric motors?
Plan for unlimited horsepower.
Where do Indian Lake anglers stock up?
Lakeside Bass Pro Shop is nearest at under a mile.
What year did ODNR last stock Indian Lake?
230 stocking lines, the latest year 2022, chiefly saugeye.
Is Indian Lake running low?
A USGS gauge reports it in the level band above.
Drive the Ohio back roads to Indian Lake
Fees, seasons and site rules sit on the license page.