John Hay Lake

John Hay Lake is a lake in Washington County, Indiana. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for John Hay Lake.

What to Expect at John Hay Lake

John Hay Lake is best learned by checking visible cover, incoming water and the first drop into deeper water instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with a similar name.

Fish and Useful Baits at John Hay Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for John Hay Lake

On a first trip to John Hay, 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 John Hay Lake

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