Fishing Barbee Lake

AKA: Big Barbee Lake

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Barbee Lake, IN

Popular Fish Species Barbee Lake, IN

Barbee Lake Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

Enjoy fishing for crappie at Barbee Lake, as it holds a quality population of black crappie. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for Muskellunge in Barbee Lake could provide a fish of a lifetime on any given cast. Giant musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. Muskie fishing bring exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling.

Barbee Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Barbee Lake is loaded with largemouth bass, as it has been for several years now. Excellent management by the Indiana DNR's Division of Fish & Wildlife has maintained an appealing bass fishery, providing both quantity and the occasional quality for anglers. Recent results by locals, and bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been very rewarding lately. Also, there is the potential for catching a monster. When bass move shallow use shallow crankbaits around rocks and rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good options. In winter, spend your time fishing Barbee Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Barbee Lake Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch and muskie at Barbee Lake in Indiana.

Located in the northeast section of Indiana, the Barbee chain of lakes offers a nice variety of fishing opportunities. Barbee Lake covers 850 acres and connects to six other lakes including Little Barbee Lake, Irish Lake and Kuhk Lake for additional boating and fishing choices. Some of the popular fish species found in the lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, and channel catfish.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Barbee

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Barbee Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Barbee Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
574 834-2595

Marinas

Barbee Marina
314 EMS B61 Ln
Warsaw, IN 46582
574 834-2595

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Via - Kuhn Lake Public Access
Located in the northwest corner of the Kuhn Lake, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Via - Little Barbee Lake, JT'S Lakeside Campground Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of Little Barbee Lake, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with no dock or parking. Use pass through to Barbee Lake.