Fishing Arens Lake in Morgan County, Indiana

• Overview

  The Morgan County end of Indiana holds Arens Lake. The bank is 781 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest place of any size is Mooresville, 2.6 miles away. Beyond it, Brooklyn at 5.6 miles and Plainfield at 7.5 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Arens Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name orangethroat darter, longear sunfish and rainbow darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Arens Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 26°F to 75°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Arens Lake rarely departs from it. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Lambert Lake, 1 mile out. Confirm access to Arens Lake locally before you travel.