Mill Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Perry County in Indiana is where Mill Lake sits. Land around it is rolling hill. At roughly 24 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Bank access stretches around 0.9 miles in total. Ground here is low by Indiana standards. The closest town, Tell City, is 12 miles distant. The big place round here is Evansville, 50 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Mill Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Perry County include fantail darter, johnny darter and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Mill Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 76°F; the cold one sits at 31°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Mill Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Saddle Lake, 2.1 miles away. For Mill Lake in particular, ask before you travel.