Fishing Habig Lake in Dubois County, Indiana

• Overview

  Habig Lake is one of the Dubois County waters in Indiana. It lies 502 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 14 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is low-lying compared with other Indiana water we list. The closest town, Jasper, is 6 miles away. Huntingburg lies 8.6 miles off, Ferdinand another 10 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Habig Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Dubois County, recorded fish include longear sunfish, bluegill and green sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Habig Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 76°F, while January sits near 30°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Habig Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Beaver Creek Lake is 2.4 miles off. Signs at Habig Lake carry more weight than any list.