Upper Spring Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Upper Spring Lake stands in Morgan County, Indiana. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling hill. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Mooresville is the closest town at 4.2 miles. It is 14 miles to Indianapolis, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Spring Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Morgan County records list orangethroat darter, longear sunfish, rainbow darter and greenside darter among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Upper Spring Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 75°F; by January the average is down near 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Upper Spring Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Recorded parking is 0.9 miles off, far enough to travel light. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Wildwood Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Upper Spring Lake.