Fishing Old Swimmin Hole Lake in Morgan County, Indiana

• Overview

  Look for Old Swimmin Hole Lake in Morgan County, Indiana. The surface lies 640 feet up. With some 88 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Shoreline comes to about 2.5 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is among the larger waters listed here for Morgan County. For supplies, Brooklyn is 4.3 miles out. After that come Martinsville at 5.2 miles and Monrovia at 5.8 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Old Swimmin Hole Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Morgan County include orangethroat darter, longear sunfish, rainbow darter and greenside darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Old Swimmin Hole Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 26°F to 74°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Old Swimmin Hole Lake. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Bradford Woods Nature Reserve runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Sycamore Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. For Old Swimmin Hole Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.