Lake Wawasee
Indiana's largest natural lake, near Syracuse. It's known for largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the Indiana DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Wawasee are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Indiana Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Track & Channel OutdoorsNearby203 E Pickwick Dr, Syracuse(574) 457-2490Directions ↗
- Dunhams16.5 mi496 West Plaza Drive(260) 248-2068Directions ↗
Local tips
- Heavy recreational traffic in summer.
- Connected to Syracuse Lake.
- Weed edges hold bass and bluegill.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.