reservoir in Indiana, USA
Indiana's second-largest reservoir, spanning Orange, Dubois and Crawford counties, Patoka Lake is managed with a 15-inch largemouth bass limit and is famous for its bass, crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, catfish and stocked hybrid striped bass. Located in Indiana's second-largest lake, a Corps of Engineers reservoir in the southern hill country.
Patoka Lake is a reservoir in Indiana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Patoka Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Patoka Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Patoka Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Patoka Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Patoka Lake:
Anglers at Patoka Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Patoka Lake before you cast a line.
Patoka Lake is a reservoir in Indiana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.