Thompsons Lake Fishing in Bartholomew County, Indiana

• Overview

  Look for Thompsons Lake in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It sits at 646 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Columbus sits 6.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 47 miles to Indianapolis, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Thompsons Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Bartholomew County include longear sunfish, orangethroat darter and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Thompsons Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 28°F to 75°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Thompsons Lake. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lake Barbara is 1.9 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Thompsons Lake for certain.