South Harrison Lake Fishing near Columbus, Indiana

• Overview

  Look for South Harrison Lake in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It stands 696 feet above sea level. It measures about 39 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 1.2 miles of margin, front to back. Supplies mean a trip to Columbus, 5.5 miles off. Beyond it, Cordry Sweetwater Lakes at 9.9 miles and Edinburgh at 12 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on South Harrison Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Fish documented in Bartholomew County include longear sunfish, orangethroat darter and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of South Harrison Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 74°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on South Harrison Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Recorded parking is 0.9 miles off, far enough to travel light. Touch the Earth Natural Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Tamerix Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at South Harrison Lake as something to verify.