Lake Maxinkuckee

Lake fishing Indiana · 05:41 - 20:02

Lake Maxinkuckee is a lake in Indiana. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

72%

79°

Mon

76%

79°

Tue

74%

80°

Wed

75%

81°

Thu

74%

77°

Fri

77%

82°

Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Rain

Water temp (est.)

76°F

Air temp

72°F

Wind

11 mph

Pressure

29.7 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

58.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:01

Best times today

Dawn 04:56–06:56 Day 06:56–18:47 Dusk 18:47–20:47

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:00–04:00 Major period 14:00–16:00 Minor period 20:31–22:01 Minor period 07:59–09:29

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

10:00

72°

11:00

73°

12:00

74°

13:00

75°

14:00

75°

15:00

73°

16:00

73°

17:00

73°

18:00

72°

19:00

72°

20:00

70°

21:00

70°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

43%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

42%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

42%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

33%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

31%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

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

Lake Maxinkuckee is the second-largest natural lake in the U.S. state of Indiana, covering 1,864 acres (8 km2). The town of Culver, Indiana, in southwestern Marshall County sits on its northwestern edge. The lake is used by nearby Culver Military Academies for sailing and rowing. Lake Maxinkuckee has a maximum depth of 88 feet and an average depth of 24 feet. Local residents and visitors tube, wakesurf, water ski, and (ice) fish on the lake.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Maxinkuckee?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Maxinkuckee?

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 Lake Maxinkuckee?

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

What is biting at Lake Maxinkuckee right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 34%.