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Lake Information for Patoka Lake


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Description: 

Patoka Lake is an 8,800 acre flood control impoundment in south-central Indiana located in Dubois, Orange and Crawford counties. The lake was created by damming the Patoka River. The dam is located about 118.3 miles (190 km) above the mouth of the Patoka River. The lake is fed by several smaller tributaries including Allen Creek, Paint Creek, and Ritter Creek.

Fishing Description: 

The lake has been heavily stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, redear, crappie, and walleye. Once a year the Lake association hosts GarDaze, an event bringing in avid fisherman from around the world, including fishing celebrities like Babe Winkleman and Bill Dance.

Fish: 
Channel Catfish
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Crappie
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Largemouth Bass
Fish: 
Striped Bass
Fish: 
Sunfish
Optional Information
Surface area: 
8800.00
Name: 
Patoka Lake
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
Indiana

Businesses Located Nearby

Boat Rental

    Two Rivers Boat Rental & Gen
  • Rr 1 - Leavenworth, IN
  • (812) 739-4431
    Tony's Marine Sales & Service
  • 7470 S State Road 145 - French Lick, IN
  • (812) 936-2000

Vacation Rental

    The Pines at Patoka Lake Village
  • 7900 W County Road 1025 S - French Lick, IN
  • (812) 936-9854

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