Patoka Lake
Reservoir, Dubois County. Indiana, United States.
38.3735, -86.6896 — View on the map
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- Managed by
- Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife
- Permit required
- Indiana fishing license (Indiana DNR)
- Step-free access
- yes
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoidesIndiana DNR fishing access sites (species field)
Local rules
12 DNR-listed access site(s): 164 Overlook, Fishermen Campground Ramp, Jackson, Kings Bridge Ramp, Lick Fork, Little Patoka Ramp, Newton Stewart Ramp, Osborn Ramp, Painter Creek Ramp, South Lick Fork, South Ramp, Wall's Lake Ramp. Other species listed: redear, catfish. Motor restriction noted: NA.
Area rules (Indiana) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – lakes | 35.6 cm |
Access
ADA-accessible site(s): 164 Overlook, Osborn Ramp, South Ramp, Fishermen Campground Ramp.
Official sources
- Fishing Access Sites — Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife (Where to Fish) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Where to Fish — Indiana DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Indiana DNR fisheries survey report — Patoka Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Indiana DNR fisheries survey report — Patoka Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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