Hahn Reservoir Fishing near Batesville, Indiana

• Overview

  Look for Hahn Reservoir in Ripley County, Indiana. This is open valley ground. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Ripley County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Batesville, 1.3 miles off. Cincinnati is the closest city, 39 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Hahn Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Ripley County, recorded fish include brindled madtom, fantail darter and golden redhorse. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Hahn Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 74°F and January near 27°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Hahn Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Feller Reservoir at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Hahn Reservoir locally before you travel.