Stump Lake Fishing Guide, Noble County, Indiana

• Overview

  Noble County, Indiana, is where Stump Lake sits. It stands 876 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Noble County are larger. The closest town, North Webster, is 5.8 miles away. Tri-Lakes is 9.4 miles away, with Ligonier at 9.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Stump Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Noble County include bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth, pumpkinseed and logperch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Stump Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 22°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. Climate figures give an open season running late March to late December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. The season on Stump Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Buckles Lake sits 0.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Stump Lake locally before you travel.