Coffing Brothers Lake in Fountain County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Coffing Brothers Lake sits within Fountain County in Indiana. The surface lies 604 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Cayuga is 5.2 miles out. Beyond it, Covington at 9.1 miles and Veedersburg at 10 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Coffing Brothers Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, black redhorse, longear sunfish and golden redhorse. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Coffing Brothers Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 75°F, the coldest about 25°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Coffing Brothers Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lake Holiday Hide-away at 5.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Coffing Brothers Lake as something to verify.