Berry Branch Lake Fishing Guide, Jackson County, Indiana

• Overview

  Berry Branch Lake is listed under Jackson County, Indiana. Height above sea level is 659 feet. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Nashville, 13 miles away. The nearest city of size is Indianapolis, 51 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Berry Branch Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Jackson County include johnny darter, longear sunfish, mountain madtom and spotted bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Berry Branch Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 75°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Berry Branch Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Goodwin Lake is 3.5 miles off. What applies at Berry Branch Lake may have changed since it was mapped.