Hartz Lake

Hartz Lake is a lake in Starke County, Indiana. Hartz Lake covers about 27.3 acres.

What to Expect at Hartz Lake

Hartz 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 Hartz Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hartz Lake

On a first trip to Hartz, 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 Hartz Lake

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