Fishing Carmichael Lake in Dubois County, Indiana

• Overview

  Carmichael Lake lies in Dubois County, in Indiana. The land about it is mixed woodland. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Dubois County standards. For a base, Ferdinand sits 10 miles out. It is 52 miles to Evansville, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Carmichael Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open biodiversity records for Dubois County list longear sunfish, bluegill, green sunfish and white crappie. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The shape of Carmichael Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 76°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Carmichael Lake. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. 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. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Schnellville Lake is 2.2 miles off. Nothing on Carmichael Lake should be assumed from this page alone.