Guide To Fishing At Lake Wawasee

AKA: Wawasee Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Wawasee in Indiana.

At over 3,000 surface acres with a wide variety of fish species to pursue, Lake Wawasee is an anglers paradise. It is located in the northeast Indiana along the southeast outskirts of Syracuse. If you like fishing around boat docks, the lake is lined with them. The lake is populated with healthy schools of bluegill and sunfish. The lake also provides some good bass fishing as well as walleye and northern pike. There are some opportunities for shoreline fishing, but the most efficient way to catch fish here is by boat.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Ice fishing during winter at Lake Wawasee can often produce nice catches. Check with local officials for authorization and Indiana DNR for regulations before attempting to fish through the ice on any lake.

Primary fish species residing in Wawasee Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Wawasee Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Griffith's Wawasee Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
260 856-2286

Wawasee Boat Company
Rentals: Pontoon boats
574 457-4404

Marinas

Griffith's Wawasee Marina
9171 E Ross Dr
Syracuse, IN 46567
260 856-2286

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Wawasee Public Access
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off N Turkey Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Indiana Fishing License.