Earlham Lake Fishing near Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, Indiana

• Overview

  You will find Earlham Lake in Brown County, Indiana. The setting is rolling hill on every side. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Cordry Sweetwater Lakes lies 4.7 miles from the water. Princes Lakes lies 4.7 miles off, Trafalgar another 5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Earlham Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Brown County records list bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Earlham Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Earlham Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Part of this sits inside or beside Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow, so read the notices. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lamb Lake, 0.8 miles out. The position on Earlham Lake is worth confirming on the day.