Lower Long Lake Fishing Guide, Noble County, Indiana

• Overview

  The Noble County entry here is Lower Long Lake, in Indiana. This is pine and birch ground. The water covers some 64 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.4 miles, and most of it is walkable. On our Noble County list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Albion, 3.7 miles out. Ligonier follows at 8.1 miles, then Tri-Lakes at 9.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lower Long Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Noble County list bluegill, largemouth bass and warmouth. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Lower Long Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 22°F in January and 72°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Lower Long Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Russell Lake, 0.4 miles away. Confirm before you fish Lower Long Lake.