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Lake Shafer

Lake fishing  Indiana · 06:28 - 18:55

Lake Shafer is a lake set in Indiana. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
84°
Best day
Fri
86%
76°
Sat
83%
85°
Sun
78%
83°
Mon
80%
85°

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.)
75°F
Air temp
90°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.03 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
79.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Day 07:43–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:44–17:44 Major period 03:44–05:44 Minor period 11:28–12:58 Minor period 20:31–22:01

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

17:00
90°
18:00
80°
19:00
80°
20:00
78°
21:00
76°
22:00
75°
23:00
74°
00:00
74°
01:00
73°
02:00
73°
03:00
72°
04:00
72°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
56%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
55%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
37%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.

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 Shafer is one of two reservoirs located in the Twin Lakes area of Monticello, Indiana. It was created along with Lake Freeman in the 1920s when two dams were built outside of Monticello on the Tippecanoe River. It remains a popular recreational area and helps generate an estimated $70 million in tourism revenue for White County.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Shafer?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Shafer?

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 Shafer?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Shafer right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.