Desmond Able Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Desmond Able Lake in Warren County, Indiana. Everything around it is pine and birch. Small at around 16 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Williamsport, is 1.7 miles away. For a city, Indianapolis is 71 miles off. What else is close: Shawnee Lake some 4 miles off, Riley Lake just 4.7 miles, Lake Vermilion some 18 miles off, Lake DeRevey just 19 miles and Coffing Brothers Lake some 19 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Desmond Able Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Anyone new to Desmond Able Lake should walk it once before setting up. Fish tight to whatever breaks the bottom's flatness.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 75°F and January near 24°F on the long-run figures. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Look for the thaw near mid March; the fishing lifts straight after. The season between ice runs from about mid March to late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Desmond Able Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Shawnee Lake sits 4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Desmond Able Lake locally before you travel.