Berry Farm Lake near Nashville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Berry Farm Lake lies in Brown County, in Indiana. The country round it is open valley from end to end. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Nashville is 1.4 miles out. The nearest city of size is Indianapolis, 40 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. It sits away from the main road, which keeps the noise down.

• Where to Fish on Berry Farm Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Brown County records list bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, longear sunfish and white crappie among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Berry Farm Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 74°F and January at 28°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Berry Farm Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Parkview Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Berry Farm Lake should be assumed from this page alone.