Jackson Hill Lake is a lake in Sullivan County, Indiana. Jackson Hill Lake covers about 80 acres and holds about 3,573 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Jackson Hill Lake
Jackson Hill 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 Jackson Hill Lake
Fish reported from Jackson Hill Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.
Bass
For bass at Jackson Hill, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Jackson Hill, 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 Jackson Hill, 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 Jackson Hill Lake
On a first trip to Jackson Hill, 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 Jackson Hill Lake
Spring at Jackson Hill 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 Jackson Hill can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.