Silver Lakes in Clark County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Silver Lakes is a Clark County water, in Indiana. It lies 463 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Clark County standards. Start from Sellersburg, 3.2 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Louisville, 6.8 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Silver Lakes

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. 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. The near bank of Silver Lakes is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 31°F in January and 77°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Silver Lakes by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Ulrich Lake at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Silver Lakes in particular, ask before you travel.