Bluegill
Widespread within the lake, most 7-inches long or less, but it is not unusual to catch 7-8 inch bluegill. Look for bluegill early in the year in the back of coves or other shallow water areas that warm up first or where they may spawn. Later around stumps or sunken woody structure within many areas of the lake.

Catfish
Good numbers of channel catfish up to two feet long along with a few larger fish. Many are found along shallow rocky shoreline areas in early May-June where they seek cover in rock piles and submerged logs in preparation for spawning. Later, catfish tend to be found in deeper water. Not as plentiful, but some trophy
sized flathead catfish are found in the lake.

Crappie
2009 brought KDFWR personnel the most successful year sampling crappie within the lake. Numerous 2–3 year old fish were captured, meaning a few highly productive fishing years are coming. Fair numbers of 10-12 inch fish can be found during spring months, however, success generally declines through the summer
months. During spring months look for black crappie in the shallows near shore and later in association with milfoil.

Largemouth bass
The North Fork and Licking River areas of the lake (upper reaches) generally hold the largest fish. In these areas try fishing the rock banks warmed by the morning sun in April and May. For the rest of the lake, fishing is best around the edges and pockets of the milfoil beds and fallen trees. Largemouth bass are more common
within embayments especially around woody structure than along the main lake shoreline. The slot limit and the milfoil continue to help the largemouth bass population. Note: 13-16 inch protective slot limit.

Muskellunge
Excellent angling can still be expected in 2010. 2009 was one of the better years for muskellunge fishing in the lake, excellent catches were reported well into the summer which is fairly uncommon. Trophy fish can be found primarily in the spawning month of April. Try fishing the backs of the large coves. Note: New for 2010 - 36 inch minimum size, one fish creel limit.

Smallmouth bass
While still uncommon, the smallmouth have been picking up in recent years. They are found in the lower lake areas and very rarely within the Licking River and North Fork areas of the lake. Look for them off rocky points or shoreline areas along the main lake. Note: 18-inch minimum size limit.

Spotted bass
Numerous within the mid and lower main lake shoreline; become less common within the upper reaches of the lake. Most less than 13 inches long.

White bass
Should provide some good action. Look for them up lake early in the spring and in the jumps here and there at other times. Good numbers 12-14 inches long; some larger. Many 5 - 7 inch fish were observed in fall shocking of the upper portion of the lake so this species continues to rebound. Note: No more than 5 white
bass in the daily creel limit may be greater than 15 inches long.