Meredian Dam

Meredian Dam covers 9.39 acres in Butler County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Meredian Dam, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Meredian Dam

Because Meredian Dam is only 9.39 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Meredian Dam

Fish reported from Meredian Dam include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Meredian Dam can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover. Smallmouth at Meredian Dam are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Meredian Dam should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Meredian Dam bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Meredian Dam should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Meredian Dam walleye, follow the old channel with a jig or pull a crankbait across the first sharp break.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Meredian Dam

Begin at a point or shoreline turn and work from shallow water toward the first useful depth change on Meredian Dam. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Meredian Dam that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Meredian Dam

On Meredian Dam, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Meredian Dam is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Meredian Dam, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.