Crestview Lake Fishing near Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, Indiana

• Overview

  The Brown County end of Indiana holds Crestview Lake. It lies 846 feet above sea level. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Cordry Sweetwater Lakes sits 5.8 miles from the bank. It is 32 miles to Indianapolis, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Crestview Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Brown County include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and longear sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Crestview Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 74°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Crestview Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Fowler Lake, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Crestview Lake are worth checking on the day.