Harold Mann Lake Fishing in Posey County, Indiana

• Overview

  Out in Posey County, Indiana, sits Harold Mann Lake. The bank is 518 feet above sea level. It covers about 13 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Posey County standards. The closest town, Highland, is 6.8 miles distant. Then Darmstadt, 6.8 miles, and Poseyville, 9 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Harold Mann Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Posey County: bluegill, yellow bullhead, bluntnose darter and slough darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Harold Mann Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 78°F; the cold one sits at 31°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Harold Mann Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Mater Dei Provincial Lake at 1.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Harold Mann Lake for certain.