patoka lake fishing

Patoka Lake Fishing

“Explore the best of Patoka Lake fishing with over 8,800 acres of water to choose from. Enjoy the thrill of catching a variety of fish with periodic stockings, making Patoka Lake, a prime destination for anglers of all skill levels.”

Many Fishing Opportunities

You can bank fish, fish off of a dock, or fish by boat. Fishing Boats are available at Patoka Lake. Learn more about Patoka Lake Boat Rentals.

There is also a dedicated Fishermans campground in addition to a backpackers campground that are both near the water. A fish cleaning station is also located near the Fisherman’s Boat Ramp.

You will need an Indiana Fishing License at Patoka Lake. Those are available for purchase at the main park office that is located right before you enter the park’s pay gate. Learn more about the types of licenses here, and find/purchase your license here.

To learn about current conditions, check out Patoka Lake’s water levels and temperature, or visit a great Patoka Lake Fishing Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/238855744212152

Patoka Lake Fishing - Common fish targeted

Largemouth Bass

Patoka Lake hosts many tournaments each year and these are usually Bass Tournaments.

Crappie

Patoka Lake has a lot of Crappie. There are both Black and White Crappie located at Patoka Lake.

BlueGill

People love to catch Bluegills. Especially the kids.

Walleye

Walleye have been introduced to Patoka Lake several times in the past

Stripers

Patoka Lake has had Stripers introduced several times. A lot of people fish for them here.

You can get bait at the marinas or at the gas station that is located on the top of the hill before you go through the entrance gate.

The Cove is an ideal home base for your fishing trip to Patoka Lake. Choose from a variety of rental cabins, or park your RV here seasonally or annually! Boat storage available, too. The Cove is located on the “quiet side” of the lake, near Little Patoka Boat Ramp.