Wallys Woods Lake Fishing Guide, White County, Indiana

• Overview

  Set in White County, Wallys Woods Lake is an Indiana water. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest town is Delphi, 5.3 miles away. Indianapolis is the closest city, 67 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Wallys Woods Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Survey and observation records for White County include longear sunfish, bluegill and river redhorse. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Wallys Woods Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 74°F and January about 24°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid March. Ice usually gives way near mid March, and forms again about late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It holds true on Wallys Woods Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Frogs' Glory covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Honey Creek Bay, 12 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Wallys Woods Lake are worth checking on the day.