Autumn Lake in Brown County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Brown County end of Indiana holds Autumn Lake. The ground round it is mixed woodland. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nashville lies 7.9 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Indianapolis, 32 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Autumn Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Brown County, recorded fish include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, longear sunfish and white crappie. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Autumn Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 74°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Autumn Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Baker Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position at Autumn Lake before loading the car.