McColley Lake

McColley Lake is a lake in Wabash County, Indiana. McColley Lake covers about 28.1 acres.

What to Expect at McColley Lake

McColley 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 McColley Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for McColley Lake

On a first trip to McColley, 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 McColley Lake

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