Cedar Crest Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cedar Crest Lake sits within Spencer County in Indiana. Height above sea level is 463 feet. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Spencer County list holds plenty of bigger water. Lewisport is the closest place, 4.8 miles off. Beyond it, Santa Claus at 7.9 miles and Tell City at 8 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Crest Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Spencer County include bluegill, white crappie, longear sunfish, warmouth and green sunfish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Cedar Crest Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 31°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Cedar Crest Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Chrisney Lake, 6.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Cedar Crest Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.