Fishing Dearmin Lake in Brown County, Indiana

• Overview

  Dearmin Lake is a Brown County water, Indiana side. The country round it is open valley from end to end. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Princes Lakes at 1.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Cordry Sweetwater Lakes at 3.1 miles and Trafalgar at 4.8 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Dearmin Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Brown County include bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Dearmin Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 74°F and January about 27°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dearmin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. 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. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Peoga Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Dearmin Lake is worth confirming on the day.