Shoaff Lake Fishing Guide, Allen County, Indiana

• Overview

  Look for Shoaff Lake in Allen County, Indiana. Elevation runs to 758 feet. The water measures roughly 15 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Fort Wayne is 2.1 miles out. New Haven lies 7.8 miles off, Huntertown another 8.3 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout. Across the county the count runs to ten.

• Where to Fish on Shoaff Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Reported across Allen County: johnny darter, greenside darter, bluegill, green sunfish and bowfin. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Shoaff Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 23°F in January to roughly 74°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid March. Averages suggest open water from about mid March through to roughly late December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Shoaff Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Fishing from a pier is possible 160 yards away. Facilities include toilets around 120 yards from here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Mirror Lake sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Shoaff Lake as something to verify.