Little Fox Lake Fishing in Brown County, Indiana

• Overview

  Little Fox Lake lies within the bounds of Brown County, Indiana. Height above sea level is 801 feet. It covers about 17 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest place of any size is Nashville, 5.2 miles away. Then Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, 5.8 miles, and Princes Lakes, 8.4 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Fox Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records held for Brown County cover bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and longear sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Little Fox Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 27°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Little Fox Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Smith Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Little Fox Lake before loading the car.