Linger Longer Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Linger Longer Lake is one of the Brown County listings for Indiana. It stands 702 feet above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Brown County. Nashville sits 5.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Cordry Sweetwater Lakes is 10 miles away, with Princes Lakes at 13 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Linger Longer Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Brown County cover bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Linger Longer Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 74°F; by January the average is down near 27°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Linger Longer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Echo Lake is 1.7 miles off. Rules at Linger Longer Lake are worth checking on the day.