Moss Lake Fishing in Porter County, Indiana

• Overview

  Moss Lake is one of the Porter County waters in Indiana. Everything around it is lake country bush. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Porter County are larger. The town to know is Valparaiso, 4.2 miles out. Further out sit South Haven (4.4 miles) and Chesterton (5.3 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Moss Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Porter County records list gizzard shad, common carp, alewife, rainbow trout and goldfish among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Moss Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 23°F in January and 73°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually goes in late March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly late December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moss Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Deep Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Moss Lake before loading the car.