Idle Hour Lake

Idle Hour Lake is a reservoir in Dubois County, Indiana. Idle Hour Lake covers about 3 acres and holds about 32 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Idle Hour Lake

Idle Hour Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Idle Hour Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Idle Hour Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Idle Hour Lake

On a first trip to Idle Hour, 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.

When to Fish Idle Hour Lake

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