Town Lake Fishing in Fulton County, Indiana

• Overview

  Set in Fulton County, Indiana, this is Town Lake. What surrounds it is mixed forest. At 25 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Akron, 0.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is South Bend, 47 miles away. Also worth knowing: Summit Lake within 2.1 miles, Upper Summit Lake 2.7 miles away, Rock Lake within 3 miles, Mud Lake 3.5 miles away and Loon Lake within 5 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Town Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Fulton County include johnny darter, longear sunfish, greenside darter and redfin pickerel. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Town Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 23°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Count the season from break-up, usually mid March. The water is typically free of ice between mid March and late December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Town Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Summit Lake at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Town Lake locally before you travel.