Fishing at Still Lake, LaGrange County, Indiana

• Overview

  Within LaGrange County, Indiana, you have Still Lake. It sits at 866 feet above sea level. Roughly 30 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Sturgis lies 4.7 miles from the water. For a city, South Bend is 42 miles off. Also worth knowing: North Twin Lake at 1 mile, South Twin Lake after 1.6 miles, Pigeon Lake at 2.7 miles, Gilmore Lake after 3.2 miles and Meteer Lake at 3.5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Still Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for LaGrange County list bluegill, rainbow darter and johnny darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Still Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Time your trip to Still Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. There is a jetty 170 yards off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, North Twin Lake is 1 mile distant. Signs at Still Lake carry more weight than any list.