Hackenburg Lake

Hackenburg Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Hackenburg Lake covers about 42 acres.

What to Expect at Hackenburg Lake

Hackenburg 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 Hackenburg Lake

Fish reported from Hackenburg Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hackenburg Lake

On a first trip to Hackenburg, 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 Hackenburg Lake

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