Fishing Lazy Lake in Monroe County, Indiana

• Overview

  Lazy Lake is one of the Monroe County waters in Indiana. Height above sea level is 636 feet. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Martinsville, is 9.4 miles away. Beyond it, Bloomington at 9.5 miles and Ellettsville at 9.7 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lazy Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Monroe County: bluegill, longear sunfish and rock bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lazy Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 74°F; the cold one sits at 27°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Anyone fishing Lazy Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Bryant Creek Lake, 2.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Lazy Lake.