Chase State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussels Are Present in Chase State Fishing Lake. | Chase SFL is an ANS designated water. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! | ||
| Channel Catfish | Fair to Good | 13 to 24 inches | Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Worms and stinkbaits on windy shorelines. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 10 - 17 inches | There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. Spinnerbaits and plastics along weeds, rocks, and brush. |
| Saugeye | Fair | up to 22 inches | 4+-inch flukes along the dam, points, and rocky shorelines. |
| Spotted Bass | Fair | Same as largemouth bass. | |
| Bluegill | Fair | Look for bluegill in shallow areas with cover during warm and sunny days. Small jigs or live bait are good choices. | |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | up to 12 inches | Jigs and minnows near cover and along the islands. 5 to 8ft deep. |
| General Comments | |||