Ledgewood Lake Fishing Guide, Hendricks County, Indiana

• Overview

  Ledgewood Lake is one of the Hendricks County listings for Indiana. Height above sea level is 860 feet. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Hendricks County standards. Start from Avon, 2.4 miles down the road. It is 15 miles to Indianapolis, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ledgewood Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Hendricks County include bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish and gizzard shad. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Ledgewood Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 74°F in July and bottoms out near 25°F in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count the season from break-up, usually mid March. The season between ice runs from about mid March to late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Ledgewood Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Jeto Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Ledgewood Lake may have changed since it was mapped.