Gropp Lake

Gropp Lake covers 31.63 acres in Mercer County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Gropp Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Gropp Lake

At 31.63 acres, Gropp Lake is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Gropp Lake

Fish reported from Gropp Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Gropp Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Gropp Lake respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Gropp Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Gropp Lake.

Chain Pickerel

For Gropp Lake pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gropp Lake

Fish one section carefully enough to learn the productive depth before moving to a different part of the water on Gropp Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Gropp Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Gropp Lake

Early spring on Gropp Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Gropp Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Gropp Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.