Best fishing near Rochester

8 fishing spots · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Rochester, Indiana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 8 of 8 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Millpond Lake
#1 Millpond Lake Good
17.2 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Clear water · 10 FNU· Windy · 25 mph
Millpond Lake is a beautiful fishing area in Indiana, known for its abundance of fish species, including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Crappie. Visitors can…
Why 70: live conditions (good)
70Top-rated
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Pleasant Lake
#2 Pleasant Lake Good
30.5 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Clear water · 10 FNU· Windy · 25 mph
Pleasant Lake is located in Steuben County, Indiana, and is known for its great fishing opportunities. Some of the most popular fish species caught in the lake include bluegill…
Why 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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Grassy Creek
#3 Grassy Creek Good
31.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Windy · 25 mph· Showers · 56°F
Grassy Creek Fishing Area is located in Hancock County, Indiana, and is known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Kuhn Lake
#4 Kuhn Lake Good
32.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Windy · 25 mph· Showers · 56°F
Kuhn Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Worster Lake
#5 Worster Lake Fair
33.4 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
Worster Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Northern Indiana. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel…
Why 50: live conditions (fair)
50Solid
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Dollar Lake
#6 Dollar Lake Good
39.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Windy · 25 mph· Showers · 56°F
Dollar Lake is located in the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, USA. The lake offers fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Wawasee Public Fishing Area
#7 Wawasee Public Fishing Area Good
36.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Windy · 25 mph· Showers · 56°F
Wawasee Public Fishing Area, on Lake Wawasee (Indiana’s largest natural lake), offers excellent fishing from both shore and boat. Anglers can access the water via the public boat…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Wharton Lake
#8 Wharton Lake Fair
36.7 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
Wharton Lake is a popular fishing area in Indiana, USA, particularly for bass, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include…
Why 40: live conditions (fair)
40Rated

Fishing near Rochester

The Rochester area has 8 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Rochester

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