Pigeon Lake Fishing in LaGrange County, Indiana

• Overview

  Pigeon Lake lies in LaGrange County, Indiana. The water sits 840 feet up. With some 66 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Lagrange, is 5.8 miles away. The nearest city of size is South Bend, 40 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Pigeon Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for LaGrange County list bluegill, rainbow darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass and blackside darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Pigeon Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 22°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. Averages suggest open water from about late March through to roughly mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Pigeon Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. South Twin Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Pigeon Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.