Fowler Park Lake Fishing Guide, Vigo County, Indiana

• Overview

  This water sits in Vigo County, Indiana. It stands 581 feet above sea level. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest town is Farmersburg, 6.1 miles away. The nearest city of size is Indianapolis, 71 miles away. Water in the same corner: Strip Lake 0.8 miles away, Paint Mill Lake lies 1.4 miles on, Israel Lake 2 miles away, Lake Noji lies 2.2 miles on and Boyle Lake 2.4 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Fowler Park Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name bluegill, longear sunfish, green sunfish and johnny darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fowler Park Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 76°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Fowler Park Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A campsite is mapped about 130 yards away, which makes an early start easier. Toilets are 140 yards away, which matters on a long session. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Strip Lake, 0.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing on Fowler Park Lake should be assumed from this page alone.