Briedenbaugh Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Briedenbaugh Lake sits in Dubois County, out in Indiana. It sits at 554 feet above sea level. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ground here is low by Indiana standards. The nearest place of any size is Jasper, 2.8 miles away. Further out sit Huntingburg (7.2 miles) and Ferdinand (11 miles). There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Briedenbaugh Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. 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 Dubois County include longear sunfish, bluegill and green sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Work Briedenbaugh Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 30°F for January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Briedenbaugh Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Jasper Lake, 0.9 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Briedenbaugh Lake.