Fishing at New Lake, Pike County, Indiana

• Overview

  New Lake lies within the bounds of Pike County, Indiana. It sits in mixed woodland country. Around 80 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 1.2 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Among the waters listed for Pike County, none is wider. Start from Oakland City, 1.8 miles down the road. The big place round here is Evansville, 27 miles distant. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on New Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Pike County: bluegill, green sunfish and redspotted sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat New Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 30°F in January and 77°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at New Lake. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Old Oakland City Lake at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on New Lake is worth confirming on the day.