English Water Supply Dam Fishing in Crawford County, Indiana

• Overview

  Out in Crawford County, Indiana, sits English Water Supply Dam. The setting is open valley on every side. The closest town, Paoli, is 17 miles away. For a city, Louisville is 36 miles off. Water in the same corner: Timberlin Lake 4.9 miles away, Wyandotte Lake out at 9.3 miles, Oriole Lake 10 miles away, Whispering Pines Pond out at 12 miles and Olinger Lake 13 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on English Water Supply Dam

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Crawford County include orangethroat darter, fantail darter and rainbow darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. English Water Supply Dam repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 76°F and January at 30°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. English Water Supply Dam runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Timberlin Lake is 4.9 miles off. Confirm before you fish English Water Supply Dam.