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Failing Lake

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Indiana, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted gar

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Failing Lake is a lake located in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow bullhead, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

41°42′19.5″N 84°59′56.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Failing 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 Yellow bullhead as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Yellow bullhead

Seasons

Open
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Good

Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

Regulations for

41°42′19.5″N 84°59′56.8″W
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FAQ about Failing Lake fishing

Failing Lake is a lake located in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°42′19.5″N 84°59′56.8″W
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