Fishing near Bloomington, Indiana

This is Bloomington, an Indiana town in Monroe County. There are about 84,067 people here. Distance order, nearest first: University Lake sits 2.1 miles from the centre, Bethal Lake sits 4.0 miles from the centre to the north, Lake Monroe sits 8.5 miles from the centre and Lake Lemon sits 9.6 miles from the centre to the north-east. Yellowwood Lake has a hard edge and little natural cover, so wind and light decide the day. The freeze is occasional rather than yearly. Never walk out on it without checking yourself. Supply water accounts for most of it. Steeper banks give depth without a boat. The first on the list, University Lake, measures about 7 acres. University Lake has a mapped boat ramp, which makes it the practical choice for a boat. Water round here typically opens up around early March. Start with University Lake and work down the list as the season goes on....