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Species · Saugeye

Saugeye

Stocked saugeye have rebounded since about 2017, a real Hoover target for low-light trolling and casting.

Season

Time of day

Night and twilight are strengths: soft plastics and crankbaits along breaks. Daytime possible in stained water or deep.

Where on Hoover

  • Channel edges and breaks on the ODNR 894 map (reference).
  • Bank: cast along drops near Walnut / public riprap where safe.

Water maps · ODNR depth PDF (2001 @ 894 ft)

Limits reminder, verify

Statewide combined daily limit of 6 from the ODNR Fishing Regulations 2026–27. Hoover has no minimum size for these fish.

RuleReminder (verify 2026–27)
Walleye / sauger / saugeye combinedDaily 6
Minimum size at HooverNone (the 15″ minimum applies only at Berlin, C.J. Brown, LaDue, Lake Milton, Mosquito Creek and West Branch)

Reminder only. Confirm on HuntFish OH / ODNR licenses and the current ODNR regs before you keep fish. Cite: ODNR Fishing Regulations 2026–27 (verify current).

Gear

Sized for bank reality and ≤10 hp boats. Hoover is a drinking-water reservoir.

  • Medium spinning/baitcasting, 8–12 lb.
  • Headlamp for night unhooking.

Bait & presentation

Notes

ODNR: saugeye stocked; rebounded since ~2017. Aggregate with walleye/sauger for the daily 6.

Water & maps

Contours, pool correction, public ramps.

Log a trip

Targeting Saugeye : private browser log or community submit.
Unofficial notebook only, not ODNR, the City of Columbus or USGS. License required ages 16+. Confirm regs before you keep fish.