There are many many options 8 hours from southern Indiana.. Walleye, smallies and perch on Lake Erie or crappie at Kentucky Lake are a couple to look into also..

The biggest thing I can say is if you are making it his fishing trip, go for what he likes.. My dad went on a trip to Erie with me a couple of years ago and said it about killed him.. LOL.. Between the partying and rough water he said he would never go back..

He turns 69 this year and would rather fish my pond or the river on his lot with the grand kids as to go on big trips with the boys..