Center Lake

Center Lake northeast of Pike Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Center Lake northeast of Pike Lake covers about 123 acres.

What to Expect at Center Lake

Center Lake northeast of Pike Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Center Lake

Fish reported from Center Lake northeast of Pike Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Center northeast of Pike, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Center northeast of Pike, 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, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Muskellunge and Pike

For large predators at Center northeast of Pike, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Center northeast of Pike, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Center Lake

On a first trip to Center northeast of Pike, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Center Lake

Spring at Center northeast of Pike 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 at Center northeast of Pike can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.