Reed Reservoir Fishing in Decatur County, Indiana

• Overview

  In Indiana, Reed Reservoir falls inside Decatur County. Country round the bank runs to mixed woodland. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Decatur County standards. Greensburg lies 5.8 miles from the water. Batesville follows at 9.2 miles, then Saint Paul at 14 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Reed Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Decatur County records list orangethroat darter, bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Reed Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 26°F to 74°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Reed Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lake McCoy sits 2.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Reed Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.