Fishing Dogwood Lake
Popular Fish Species Dogwood Lake, IN

Crappie Fishing
Those who enjoy catching "slabs" will be pleased to know that both black and white crappie reside in Dogwood Lake. A length limit over the past years has enhanced the crappie population and increased the size of the average crappie. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. 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. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is a long-standing tradition at Dogwood Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

Largemouth Bass Fishing
More locals fish for largemouth bass here, than any other species. The fishery is managed by the Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are can be aggressive. If you find them shallow, yet not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Dogwood Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Smallmouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.
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Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish at Dogwood Lake in Indiana.
This 1,400 surface-acre lake has a ten mph, or idle speed limit. The lake is stocked annually to keep a healthy population of fish. Most of the shoreline is surrounded by dense trees and brush, but still allows plenty of fishing from shore in some areas.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Dogwood
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Dogwood Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: TWO
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side of the bay, off Sportsman Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Mud Creek Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking
Fishing Guides On Dogwood Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Dogwood Springs Campground
Dogwood Lake, IN Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Dogwood Lake
Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area
6001 E 600 S
Montgomery, IN 47558
812 644-7711
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Bass, sunfish and crappie fishing in southwest IN.