Fishing Huntingburg Lake in Dubois County, Indiana

• Overview

  Huntingburg Lake belongs to Dubois County, Indiana. The country here is open valley. Around 164 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.8 miles keeps the choices simple. Size puts it in the front rank of our Dubois County list. Nearest town is Huntingburg, 1.5 miles off. Jasper lies 7.3 miles off, Ferdinand another 8 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Huntingburg Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Dubois County cover longear sunfish, bluegill, green sunfish, white crappie and channel catfish. The county list is broader than any single water. On Huntingburg Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 30°F. In milder years the surface never sets. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Huntingburg Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try McMurtrie Lake, 4 miles away. Where Huntingburg Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.