Arthur S Kingman Lake near Hanover: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Arthur S Kingman Lake is one of the Scott County waters in Indiana. Elevation runs to 676 feet. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Scott County. You are 8.7 miles from Hanover. The nearest city of size is Louisville, 29 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Arthur S Kingman Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Scott County include black bullhead, bluegill, green sunfish, johnny darter and longear sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Arthur S Kingman Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 75°F and January at 30°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Arthur S Kingman Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Presbyterian National Missions Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. For Arthur S Kingman Lake in particular, ask before you travel.