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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 4 lb

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General info

Whippoorwill Lake is a lake located in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Spotted bass.

Location

38°56′36.6″N 85°35′34.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Whippoorwill Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Whippoorwill Lake, IN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Indiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Bluegill as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluegill

Seasons

Open

No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.

Exception: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County, Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County, and Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per day

Lepomis macrochirus

Regulations for

38°56′36.6″N 85°35′34.2″W
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Cities nearby

Dupont

5.4 miles away

North Vernon

5.5 miles away

Hayden

8.1 miles away

Paris Crossing

8.4 miles away

Seymour

16.0 miles away

Grammer

16.1 miles away

Westport

16.1 miles away

Madison

16.6 miles away

Canaan

16.6 miles away

Crothersville

16.8 miles away

Azalia

17.1 miles away

Versailles

19.9 miles away

Milton

19.9 miles away

Scottsburg

20.6 miles away

Cross Plains

20.9 miles away

Napoleon

22.9 miles away

Little York

23.8 miles away

New Washington

26.2 miles away

Lamb

27.9 miles away

Milan

28.0 miles away

Otisco

28.0 miles away

Bedford

28.3 miles away

Carrollton

29.3 miles away

Dillsboro

29.4 miles away

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FAQ about Whippoorwill Lake fishing

Whippoorwill Lake is a lake located in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°56′36.6″N 85°35′34.2″W
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