Lake Edward in Dubois County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Edward lies in Dubois County, in Indiana. It lies 528 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Dubois County standards. Huntingburg lies 6.9 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Evansville, 34 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Edward

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. County-wide records name longear sunfish, bluegill and green sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lake Edward light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 30°F to 77°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect Lake Edward to follow that timing. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lake Helmerich is 0.2 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Edward for certain.