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Cagles Mill Lake

Cagles Mill Lake is a reservoir in Indiana, near Owen County.

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Fish species in Cagles Mill Lake

Cagles Mill Lake is a reservoir in Owen County, Indiana. Cagles Mill Lake covers about 1,400 acres, reaches a recorded 56 feet and holds about 228,120 acre-feet.

What Makes Cagles Mill Lake Different

Cagles Mill Lake covers about 1,400 acres and follows an old river or creek route. At Cagles Mill Lake, points, bends, shallow cover and the first drop give anglers clear places to start.

The reported fish at Cagles Mill Lake give anglers several choices, including walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and black crappie.

Fish and Baits at Cagles Mill Lake

Fish reported from Cagles Mill Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, gizzard shad, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, and white crappie.

Bass

For bass at Cagles Mill, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Cagles Mill, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Cagles Mill, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye, and follow shad with a spoon, jig or small crankbait for white bass.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Cagles Mill, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use live bait near wood or a deep hole for flathead catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Freshwater Drum

At Cagles Mill, bounce a jig, worm or crayfish bait near a firm bottom for freshwater drum.

Where to Start at Cagles Mill Lake

Pick one part of Cagles Mill Lake and fish it slowly. At Cagles Mill Lake, start with a moving bait on a point or weed edge, then use a jig, worm or minnow around the exact depth and cover that produces a bite.

On a first trip to Cagles Mill, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Fishing Cagles Mill Lake Through the Year

Spring around Cagles Mill is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Cagles Mill can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Tackle for Cagles Mill Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Cagles Mill, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Cagles Mill Lake FAQs

What is a good first area to try at Cagles Mill Lake?

At Cagles Mill Lake, choose one point, weed edge or old-channel bend near deeper water and check several lure depths before making a long move.

Does the 56-foot deep end control fishing at Cagles Mill Lake?

No. The deepest number for Cagles Mill Lake is only a guide. Fish at Cagles Mill Lake still need useful water temperature, cover or nearby food.

Which fish makes a useful starting target at Cagles Mill Lake?

Walleye is reported at Cagles Mill Lake, so begin with a lure and spot that fit that fish instead of guessing at an unlisted target.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Crappie Fishing

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory – Waterbody Advisory layer

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory – Waterbody Advisory layer

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Flathead Catfish — supporting source

    Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory – Waterbody Advisory layer

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Freshwater Drum — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Gizzard Shad — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory – Waterbody Advisory layer

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redear Sunfish — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Fisheries Status and Trends

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Crappie — supporting source

    Indiana DNR – Crappie Fishing

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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