Chrisney Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Chrisney Lake lies in Spencer County, in Indiana. It sits in open valley. This is a pocket water of some 19 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Indiana listings. Lewisport sits 8.3 miles from the bank. Further out sit Rockport (8.9 miles) and Santa Claus (9.6 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Chrisney Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Spencer County: bluegill, white crappie and longear sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Chrisney Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 31°F for January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Chrisney Lake more years than not. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Lake Lincoln, 6.5 miles away. Check the position on Chrisney Lake before loading the car.