Fishing Spots Near
Valparaiso, Indiana

Top Fishing Spots Near Valparaiso, Indiana

Bass Lake

Bass Lake

This shallow lake is home to nice walleye, channel cats, white bass and white crappie. Slip bobbers seldom go below five feet.
Size
1,433 acres
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Lake Maxinkuckee

Lake Maxinkuckee

Another clear lake that's best fished in low-light periods. Walleye, bass and plenty of panfish available.
Size
1,906 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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J.c. Murphey Lake

J.c. Murphey Lake

This entire lake, except for the ditches, is thick with weeds. Find an opening and you'll find a fish. Quality bass available.
Size
799 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
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Colonial Pond

Colonial Pond

Working the numerous weedlines will get you on northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and perch.
Size
808 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
White bass
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Lake Freeman

Lake Freeman

The best fishing here is before Memorial Day and after Labor Day due to the high recreational use. The current state record white bass and hybrid striped bass came from Freeman.
Size
1,569 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
ADA Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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South Pool

South Pool

A large, urban lake. Crappie, bluegill and bullhead are tops. Excellent shore fishing areas. 590 acres
Size
429 acres
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Rainbow trout
Striped Bass
Walleye
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Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

Largemouth, catfish and crappie provide most of the action. Flooded strip pits offer interesting structure.
Size
2,542 acres
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
ADA Parking
Species
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Heidecke Lake

Heidecke Lake

This power plant cooling lake is one of the best hybrid striper lakes in the nation. Also walleye, catfish and bluegill.
Size
1,907 acres
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Lake Wawasee

Lake Wawasee

A good depthfinder on this lake will guide you to quality northerns, walleye, bluegill and bass holding on the weed edges.
Size
3,012 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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All Fishing Spots Near Valparaiso, Indiana

Silver Lake

Silver Lake

Size
25 acres
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Bulls-Eye Lake

Bulls-Eye Lake

Size
2 acres
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Sagers Lake

Sagers Lake

Size
20 acres
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Flint Lake

Flint Lake

Size
106 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
Walleye
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Spectacle Lake

Spectacle Lake

Size
12 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
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Loomis Lake

Loomis Lake

Size
58 acres
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
Walleye
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
1 acres
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Long Lake

Long Lake

Size
68 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
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Canada Lake

Canada Lake

Size
8 acres
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Mink Lake

Mink Lake

Size
30 acres
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Deep Lake

Deep Lake

Size
6 acres
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Round Lake

Round Lake

Size
2 acres
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Moss Lake

Moss Lake

Size
11 acres
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Wauhob Lake

Wauhob Lake

Size
19 acres
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Carlson Pond

Carlson Pond

Size
18 acres
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Lake Louise

Lake Louise

Size
227 acres
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Long Pond

Long Pond

Size
3 acres
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Norman Olson Lake

Norman Olson Lake

Size
14 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
7 acres
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Coffee Creek Park Pond

Coffee Creek Park Pond

Size
1 acres
Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
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Chestnut Lakes

Chestnut Lakes

Size
9 acres
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Lake Eliza

Lake Eliza

Size
46 acres
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Tommy Pond

Tommy Pond

Size
3 acres
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Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Size
24 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
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Mar-Mac Lake

Mar-Mac Lake

Size
1 acres
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Billington Lake

Billington Lake

Size
13 acres
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Morgan Lake

Morgan Lake

Size
14 acres
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Robbins Pond

Robbins Pond

Size
6 acres
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
19 acres
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Chubb Lake

Chubb Lake

Size
28 acres
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