Pine Lake Fishing in Scott County, Indiana

• Overview

  Pine Lake sits in Scott County, out in Indiana. Land around it is mixed woodland. Surface area runs to about 14 acres — small enough to read in one session. Scottsburg lies 4.9 miles from the water. Austin follows at 8.5 miles, then Hanover at 11 miles. Nearby, in order: Smith Lake about 1.4 miles, Lake McCulloch (1.7 miles), Howard Lake about 2.6 miles, Presbyterian National Missions Lake (3.3 miles) and Thomas J Miller Lake about 3.9 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Pine Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Scott County include black bullhead, bluegill and green sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Pine Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 30°F in January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Pine Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Smith Lake is 1.4 miles off. For Pine Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.