Upper Wildwood Lake in Morgan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Upper Wildwood Lake in the Morgan County part of Indiana. Elevation runs to 741 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Mooresville sits 4.5 miles out. Indianapolis is the closest city, 13 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near. It sits away from the main road, which keeps the noise down.

• Where to Fish on Upper Wildwood Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name orangethroat darter, longear sunfish, rainbow darter, greenside darter and white sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Upper Wildwood Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 75°F; the cold one sits at 26°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Upper Wildwood Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Wildwood Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Upper Wildwood Lake in particular, ask before you travel.