Hardy Lake

Lake fishing Indiana · 06:24 - 18:51

Hardy Lake is a lake set in Indiana. The main target species are 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 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

79%

93°

Thu

78%

94°

Fri

73%

89°

Sat

82%

91°

Best day

Sun

78%

94°

Mon

79%

98°

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.)

77°F

Air temp

93°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

30.08 inHg ↑ rising

Clouds

15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-15 22:32

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Day 07:39–17:36 Dusk 17:36–19:36

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 10:16–11:46 Minor period 20:00–21:30

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

15:00

93°

16:00

92°

17:00

91°

18:00

88°

19:00

84°

20:00

82°

21:00

81°

22:00

80°

23:00

79°

00:00

78°

01:00

78°

02:00

74°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

57%

Active through the day, bright sky slows things.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

51%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

47%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

47%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

30%

Bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

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

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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

Hardy Lake, originally named Quick Creek Reservoir, is an Indiana state reservoir in Scott and Jefferson counties, Indiana. It is located four miles (6 km) east of Austin, Indiana and 35 miles (56 km) north of Louisville, Kentucky. It is the smallest reservoir maintained by the state of Indiana, measuring 2,448 acres (9.9 km2) of total property, and 741 acres (3.0 km2) of surface area for the lake. The lake is approximately 38 feet (12 m) deep.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hardy Lake?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Hardy 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 Hardy Lake?

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

What is biting at Hardy Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 27%.