Marshall King Lake Fishing in Scott County, Indiana

• Overview

  Look for Marshall King Lake in Scott County, Indiana. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling hill. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It lies lower than most water we list in Indiana. The nearest place of any size is Scottsburg, 1.9 miles away. Beyond it, Austin at 4.7 miles and Crothersville at 7.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Marshall King Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Scott County: black bullhead, bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Marshall King Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 76°F for July and 30°F for January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Marshall King Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Hosea Lake, 0.7 miles out. The position on Marshall King Lake is worth confirming on the day.