Fishing Mississinewa Lake
AKA: Mississinewa Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Mississinewa Lake, IN
Crappie Fishing
Both white crappie and black crappie reside in Mississinewa Reservoir, and white crappie are the dominant species. This is one of the top lakes in Indiana right now for big slab 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. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
As usual, largemouth bass are thriving in Mississinewa Reservoir. The lake is loaded with baitfish, crappie and sunfish for prey, plus plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. 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 on deeper structure. Smallmouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.
Channel Catfish Fishing
The population of channel cats that inhabit Mississinewa Reservoir, are healthy, biting, and can be found pretty much all around the lake. In Spring channel cats migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. Night fishing for channel catfish often delivers better results than fishing during the day. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include flathead and blue catfish.
Mississinewa Lake Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and white bass at Mississinewa Reservoir in Indiana.
This 3,200 acre reservoir is located in northeast Indiana, 5 miles southeast of Peru, IN. Sandwiched between Miami State Recreation Area and Frances Slocum State Recreation Area, Mississinewa Lake offers excellent fishing options. Locals catch bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, bluegill and white bass with good success. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. With almost 60 miles of shoreline one can find fish from boats, or by fishing from shore.
Primary fish species residing in Mississinewa Reservoir
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Mississinewa Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: FOUR
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Red Bridge Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and pontoons
765 395-3525
Marinas
Red Bridge Marina
10208 600 W
Amboy, IN 46911
765 395-3525
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Mississinewa Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, immediately east of the dam, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Mississinewa Lake
Carl's Guide Service - bass, crappie
If you offer fishing guide services on this lake, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
Click here for a Indiana Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Mississinewa Reservoir Campground - 765 473-6528
Mississinewa Lake, IN Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Mississinewa Reservoir
Red Bridge Harbor Marina
10208 600 W
Amboy, IN 46911
765 395-3525
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Catfish, crappie and white bass fishing in northeast IN.
