Ellis Lake Fishing Guide, Wyandot County, Ohio

• Overview

  In Ohio, Ellis Lake belongs to Wyandot County. The surroundings are lake country bush. Roughly 39 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. 4.7 miles away sits Upper Sandusky, the nearest town. After that come Carey at 9.4 miles and Bucyrus at 14 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. Ground round the water is mixed, open in parts and thick in others.

• Where to Fish on Ellis Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Wyandot County cover bluegill, johnny darter, green sunfish and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Ellis Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 73°F; by January the average is down near 24°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. The open-water window runs from around late March to about late December in an average year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That shapes the year on Ellis Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Upper Sandusky Reservoir, 4.8 miles away. For Ellis Lake in particular, ask before you travel.