Conservation Lake

Conservation Lake is a lake in Sullivan County, Indiana. Conservation Lake covers about 20 acres and holds about 720 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Conservation Lake

Conservation 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 Conservation Lake

Fish reported from Conservation Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Conservation, 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.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Conservation, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Conservation Lake

On a first trip to Conservation, 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 Conservation Lake

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