Brookville Lake in Franklin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Indiana, Brookville Lake falls inside Franklin County. The surface lies 745 feet up. It covers about 6.8 sq miles, which means weather matters as much as tactics. With about 40 miles of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. Among the waters listed for Franklin County, none is wider. Brookville lies 5.8 miles from the water. Cincinnati is the closest city, 37 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Brookville Lake

  It is listed at 140 ft. 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. County-wide records name brown trout, fantail darter, rainbow darter and variegate darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Brookville Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 74°F and January at 26°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Brookville Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The bank is open to all, according to our records. Launch at Ramp, half a mile from the water. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Fishing from a pier is possible 0.9 miles away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Goose Creek is 6.4 miles distant. Check the position on Brookville Lake before loading the car.