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Lewis Lake

Lewis Lake is a lake in Parke County, Indiana.

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Fish species in Lewis Lake

Lewis Lake northwest of Earl Lake is a lake in Parke County, Indiana. Lewis Lake northwest of Earl Lake covers about 25 acres and holds about 708 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lewis Lake

Lewis Lake northwest of Earl 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 Lewis Lake

Fish reported from Lewis Lake northwest of Earl Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Lewis northwest of Earl, 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 Lewis northwest of Earl, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lewis Lake

On a first trip to Lewis northwest of Earl, 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 Lewis Lake

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

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