Lake of the Wood near Bremen: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake of the Wood lies in Marshall County, Indiana. The bank gives way to lake country bush. It measures some 421 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Some 3.6 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Size puts it in the front rank of our Marshall County list. The nearest town is Bremen, 4.5 miles away. Further out sit Plymouth (7 miles) and Bourbon (11 miles). The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake of the Wood

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Marshall County names johnny darter, bluegill, redfin pickerel and yellow bullhead. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Lake of the Wood light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 23°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count the season from break-up, usually mid March. Averages suggest open water from about mid March through to roughly late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake of the Wood.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Riddles Lake sits 5.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Lake of the Wood before loading the car.