Versailles State Park Dam

Versailles State Park Dam is a lake in Ripley County, Indiana. Versailles State Park Dam covers about 203 acres.

What to Expect at Versailles State Park Dam

Versailles State Park Dam 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 Versailles State Park Dam

Fish reported from Versailles State Park Dam include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Versailles State Park Dam, 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 Versailles State Park Dam, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Versailles State Park Dam

On a first trip to Versailles State Park Dam, 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 Versailles State Park Dam

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