May Fishing Report

Northern Indiana

May 13 Conditions & Outlook

Lake Wawasee

Bass and panfish are moving shallow with fish actively spawning in warming bays.

Best Baits

  • Chatterbaits
  • Spinnerbaits
  • Tube jigs
  • Minnows under slip floats

Best Locations

  • Emerging weed lines
  • Dark bottom coves
  • Docks receiving afternoon sun

Webster Lake

Crappie action continues to improve with warming water temperatures.

Productive Techniques

  • Small minnows
  • White tube jigs
  • Red worms for bluegill

Best Bite Windows

  • Early morning
  • Evening hours

Chain O'Lakes State Park

Northern pike and largemouth bass are active around warming vegetation.

Recommended Presentations

  • Spinnerbaits
  • Suspending jerkbaits
  • Live bait under floats

Winona Lake

Bass fishing remains steady with fish staging near shallow cover.

Best Techniques

  • Weightless plastics
  • Swim jigs
  • Crankbaits around submerged structure
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