Green Valley Mine Pond, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Green Valley Mine Pond lies within the bounds of Vigo County, Indiana. The water sits 600 feet up. The water covers some 50 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. On our Vigo County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest place of any size is West Terre Haute, 4.5 miles away. Further out sit Terre Haute (6 miles) and North Terre Haute (8 miles). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Green Valley Mine Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Vigo County records list bluegill, longear sunfish and green sunfish among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Green Valley Mine Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 75°F; by January the average is down near 26°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish Green Valley Mine Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Tri-Land Estates Lake, 2.6 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Green Valley Mine Pond for certain.