Schlamm Lake Fishing in Clark County, Indiana

• Overview

  Within Clark County, Indiana, you have Schlamm Lake. The country here is mixed woodland. This is a pocket water of some 19 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Henryville at 2.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 22 miles to Louisville, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Schlamm Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Clark County include bluegill, longear sunfish and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Schlamm Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 76°F and January about 30°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Schlamm Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. White Oak Nature Preserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Franke Lake at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Schlamm Lake are worth checking on the day.