Scottsville Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Scottsville Lake sits within Floyd County in Indiana. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Floyd County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Galena, 4.3 miles off. For a city, Louisville is 13 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Scottsville Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Floyd County include fantail darter, rainbow trout and central stoneroller. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Scottsville Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 75°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Scottsville Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Stumbler Lake, 2.1 miles out. Treat access at Scottsville Lake as something to verify.