Worster Lake

Worster Lake is a reservoir in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Worster Lake covers about 345 acres and holds about 9,000 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Worster Lake Affect Fishing

Worster Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Baits at Worster Lake

Fish reported from Worster Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, gizzard shad, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white bass, white crappie, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Worster, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Worster, 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, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Worster, follow shad with a spoon, jig or small crankbait for white bass.

Muskellunge and Pike

For large predators at Worster, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Worster, 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.

How the Seasons Change Worster Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Worster Lake

On a first trip to Worster, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Worster Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Worster, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for pike or muskellunge.

Worster Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 345-acre Worster Lake?

At Worster, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Worster Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Worster, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

What does the 9,000 acre-foot storage figure mean at Worster Lake?

At Worster, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.