Fishing Fearnow Lake in Huntington County, Indiana

• Overview

  Huntington County in Indiana is where Fearnow Lake sits. It sits at 801 feet above sea level. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Huntington County. Nearest place of any size is Andrews, 3.5 miles away. Then Huntington, 8.8 miles, and Wabash, 9.2 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Fearnow Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name common carp, johnny darter, smallmouth bass and longear sunfish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Fearnow Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 24°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid March until roughly late December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Fearnow Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Hominy Ridge Lake, 2.3 miles out. Confirm access to Fearnow Lake locally before you travel.