Surprise Pit is a lake in Pike County, Indiana.
Surprise Pit is a lake in Pike County, Indiana. Surprise Pit covers about 5 acres.
Surprise Pit is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
A reliable current fish list was not found for Surprise Pit, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.
On a first trip to Surprise Pit, 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.
Spring at Surprise Pit 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 Surprise Pit can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.