Holem Lake near Plymouth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Holem Lake sits within Marshall County in Indiana. It sits at 774 feet above sea level. The water covers some 109 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest town is Plymouth, 4.2 miles away. The big place round here is South Bend, 27 miles distant. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Holem Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public occurrence data for Marshall County names johnny darter, bluegill, redfin pickerel, yellow bullhead and Iowa darter. The county list is broader than any single water. On Holem Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 23°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Once it clears, about mid March, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, mid March opens the water and late December closes it again. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. The season on Holem Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Cook Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Holem Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.