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Bluegill: A few fishermen pulling fish through the ice around structure. Bait: Worms or Beetle Spins Depth: 5-15 feet Largemouth bass: Fish... Continued

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Patoka Lake is a Reservoir in Dubois, Indiana.

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Patoka Lake is an 8,800 acre flood control impoundment in south-central Indiana located in Dubois, Orange and Crawford counties. The lake was created by damming the Patoka River. The dam is located about 118.3 miles (190 km) above the mouth of the Patoka River. The lake is fed by several smaller tributaries including Allen Creek, Paint Creek, and Ritter Creek.

Fishing Description: 

The lake has been heavily stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, redear, crappie, and walleye. Once a year the Lake association hosts GarDaze, an event bringing in avid fisherman from around the world, including fishing celebrities like Babe Winkleman and Bill Dance.

Fish: 
Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Sunfish
Sunfish

Name: 
Patoka Lake
Waterbody type: 
Reservoir
County: 
Dubois
State: 
Indiana
Country: 
United States
Surface area: 
8800.00
Standard elevation: 
267
Latitude: 
38.4248
Longitude: 
-86.6569