NORTH CHAIN LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • INDIANA

North Chain Lake


April 19, 2024

North Chain Lake in Indiana is a popular fishing spot for anglers due to its diverse range of fish species. The lake is home to largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking at the Chain O'Lakes State Park. For fishing, the best tips include using live bait and fishing during early morning or late evening hours. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 80°F. Overall, North Chain Lake is a great spot for fishing and outdoor enthusiasts.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Channel Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge

Mano Point Fishing Area

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • White Perch

Saddle Lake Recreation Area

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Pine Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Driftwood Fishing Area

Pleasant Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Worster Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Sundance Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Fishtrap Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Millpond Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES TO AL 37 BRIDGE
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
BEGINS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE TO ENDS AT LAKE WEISS
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
BEGINS AT AL 35 BRIDGE TO ENDS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
AL 35 BRIDGE TO ENDS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
BEGINS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE TO LAKE WEISS
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Ellison Bay Bluff County Park

Sand Dunes Park

Kenosha Park

Percy Johnson County Park

French Bay Natural Area

Ferdinand Hotz Park

Mauntain Wayside Park

Fayette State Park

Jackson Harbor Ridges

Hiawatha National Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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