Fishing Webster Lake

AKA: Boydston Lake

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Webster Lake, IN

Popular Fish Species Webster Lake, IN

Muskie Fishing

According to the Indiana DNR, Division of Fish & Wildlife, "Webster Lake is Indiana’s premier muskie fishery and serves as the brood stock for the states muskie stocking program". Fishing for Muskellunge in Webster Lake could provide a trophy fish on any given cast. Giant musky roam these waters and are extremely aggressive eaters. Muskie fishing can bring some exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular, and strong fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for musky can be very exhilarating. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find muskie during summer.

Webster Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Webster Lake offers good fishing for largemouth bass. Recently, the fishing for bass has continued to impress. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Webster Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Smallmouth bass also reside here in decent numbers.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Webster Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Webster Lake Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, bream, redear sunfish, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Webster Lake in Indiana.

Located in the north central part of the state, at North Webster, Indiana, Webster Lake is a 640 surface acre, freshwater lake with a nice variety of fish species. Anglers can fish from shore or from a boat in this reservoir surrounded by homes with boat docks, or standing trees and vegetation. Muskie and bass are the primary targets of most anglers here. However, there are plenty of crappie, perch and sunfish to pursue as well.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Webster

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Webster Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Fisherman Cove Resort
Rentals: Bass boats and pontoon boats
574 834-2518

Socks Boat Rental
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoons
574 244-2273

Marinas

Socks Marina Webster
60 EMS W17 Ln
North Webster, IN 46555
574 834-2894

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Backwaters Public Access
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off E Backwater Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.