It was identified as Lac Sandouské on a 1718 French map, with early variations recorded that suggest the name was derived from Native American languages.
The Thomas A. Edison Memorial Bridge was constructed across it in the 20th century to connect highways in Erie and Ottawa counties.
Located in territory claimed by early French explorers, the bay was identified on a 1718 map by Guillaume Delisle as Lac Sandouské (later anglicized as Lake Sandusky).
Sandusky Bay is identified as "Lac (Lake) Sandouské" on a 1718 map by Guillaume DeLisle.
[12] According to author Tom Cross, "Sandusky Bay is known for great early spring crappie fishing.
"[17] On June 14, 2012, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency opened Sandusky Bay Station.
[18] Samples of water from Sandusky Bay gathered on July 30 and 31, 2012 showed that invasive Asian carp may have reached Lake Erie.