Beaver Creek Lake Fishing near Jasper, Indiana

• Overview

  The Dubois County entry here is Beaver Creek Lake, in Indiana. It lies 492 feet above sea level. Around 165 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The outline measures near 3.7 miles, so local knowledge counts. It ranks high for size among our Dubois County listings. The closest town, Jasper, is 5 miles distant. The big place round here is Evansville, 49 miles distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Beaver Creek Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Dubois County records list longear sunfish, bluegill, green sunfish, white crappie and channel catfish among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Beaver Creek Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 30°F for January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Beaver Creek Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Jasper Lake, 2 miles out. The position on Beaver Creek Lake is worth confirming on the day.