Martin Lake

Martin Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Martin Lake covers about 26 acres and reaches a recorded 55 feet.

What to Expect at Martin Lake

Martin 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 Martin Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Martin Lake

On a first trip to Martin, 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 Martin Lake

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