Mississinewa Lake (IN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Mississinewa Lake?

Lake Mississinewa is a reservoir located just south of Peru, Indiana. This lake is known for its camping and fishing. Mississinewa has just under 60 miles of shoreline and public boat ramps, fishing access is readily available. Some of the species anglers can expect to target include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and Walleye. Most of these fish can be caught by fishing the points and coves, look for tapering points that lead to deep water access.

Q: What is Mississinewa Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Mississinewa Lake is a 2160.03 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Mississinewa Lake?

Mississinewa Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill.

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Mississinewa Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

4 Reports on Mississinewa Lake

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Spawn) (Boulders)
Main lake points and back ends of coves once the water level stabilized
Recommended gear for Mississinewa Lake, IN
Hotbait
Berkley PowerBait Bottom Hopper 6 1/4" / Green Pumpkin
$4.99

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Bryce Siegle
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Crappie
- Technique
  Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
- Structure
  Points
Fishing Report for Crappie using Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') in Summer (Points)
We caught crappie all last summer on blue ice and pearl white colored baits. Points and brush piles is where we had the best luck.
Bryce recommended this gear for Mississinewa Lake, IN
Hotbait
Strike King Mr. Crappie Lightning Shad Blue Ice / 2"
$3.79
Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reel 1000D / 5.2:1
$79.99
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Technique
  Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) in Summer (Boulders)
The smallie's. Have been biting mepps #2. Also Carolina rigged soft feature baits.
Recommended gear for Mississinewa Lake, IN
Hotbait
Mepps Aglia Spinner 1/6 oz / Gold
$4.49
6th Sense Stroker Craw Nirvana / 3 1/3"
$4.99
6th Sense Peg-X Weight Stoppers Black / 54 Pack
$9.99