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Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, wipers and striped bass at Patoka Lake in Indiana.

Patoka Lake, Indiana

Located in the south central part of the state, and 3 miles north of Eckerty, Patoka Lake boasts 8,800 surface acres of boating and fishing fun. Known as Indiana's best crappie and bass lake, with both walleye and striped bass showing promising development. Multiple boat ramps, campgrounds and marinas are readily accessible.

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Primary fish species residing in Lake Patoka

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Channel catfish White crappie Walleye Bluegill Redear Sunfish White Bass Striped bass

Patoka Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Hoosier Hills Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, jon boats and pontoons
812 678-3313

Patoka Lake Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoons
812 685-2203

Marinas

Hoosier Hills Marina
10306 E Lick Fork Marina
Celestine, IN 47521
812 678-3313

Patoka Lake Marina
10634 South 940 West
French Lick, IN 47432
812 685-2203

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Fishermen's Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest arm of the lake, east side, off County Road 1025 S, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lick Fork SRA Boat Ramp
Located in the west side of the lake, off E Fork Lick Marina Drive, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Little Patoka Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Newton Stewart Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Osborn Boat Ramp
Located in the north-central section of the lake, off W Newton Stewart Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Lickfork Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Highway 164, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Elon Road, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Walls Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Patoka Lake Campground - 812 685-2464

Woodland Hills Campground - 812 936-9140

Patoka Lake, IN Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Patoka Lake
Patoka Lake Marina
Eckerty, IN 47116
812 685-2512

 

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Patoka Lake in Indiana.

Crappie, bass, walleye and striper fishing in south-central IN.

Fishing at Patoka Lake, in Indiana.