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Dewart Lake

Lake fishing  Indiana · 06:23 - 18:53

Dewart Lake is one of the lakes in Indiana. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
82°
Best day
Thu
83%
79°
Fri
78%
73°
Sat
84%
76°
Sun
84%
69°
Mon
82%
80°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
86°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.04 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
27.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–17:38 Dusk 17:38–19:38

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:53–16:53 Major period 02:53–04:53 Minor period 10:23–11:53 Minor period 19:53–21:23

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00
86°
17:00
85°
18:00
83°
19:00
80°
20:00
79°
21:00
78°
22:00
75°
23:00
72°
00:00
72°
01:00
71°
02:00
70°
03:00
69°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
51%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Dewart Lake,, is a natural lake southwest of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It was formed during the most recent glacial retreat of the Pleistocene era.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dewart Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Dewart Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Dewart Lake?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Dewart Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 22%.