The Best Public Fishing Holes in the Evansville Area

June 18th is National Go Fishing Day, but what are some of the best public areas to fish in the Evansville area? Let's check them out.

One of my favorite things to do during the summer is to hit a lake and go fishing. It's an activity you can do with your friends and family or just simply by yourself. Something about getting out on a lake is a great way to de-stress, enjoy life, and have a little excitement whenever you get a bite. It just so happens that June 18th is National Go Fishing Day. It's a day that encourages you to drop a line, take a break from the daily stresses, and catch some fish. Of course, that is also dependent upon the weather.

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That being said, the Evansville area has a ton of great areas for you to go fishing. From rivers and streams to lakes and ponds, we have no shortage of fishing hotspots to choose from. So, if you are planning on celebrating National Go Fishing Day, or you just want to make plans to hit up some new spots in the area this summer, you are in luck. I have compiled a list of public fishing areas in the Evansville area, including some places in Kentucky, for you to use to your benefit. Some areas are good for bank fishing; others, you may want to use a boat/kayak to find the perfect spot. Either way, this list should help you if you are looking into new places to try out your luck.

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Indiana

DAVIESS COUNTY

• Washington City Park Lake
• Dogwood Lake
• Dove Hollow Marsh
• West Boggs Lake
• White River

DUBOIS COUNTY

• Beaver Dam Lake
• Ferdinand SF Lake
• Huntingburg City Lake
• Ferdinand Old Town Lake
• Potoka Lake
• Potoka River
• White River

GIBSON COUNTY

• Gibson Lake
• Oakland City New Lake
• Wabash River
• White River

KNOX COUNTY

• Wabash River
• White River
• Little White Oak
• Four Lakes Park Ponds

PERRY COUNTY

• Anderson River
• Deer Creek
• Lake Celina
• Indian Lake
• Ohio River
• Saddle Lake
• Tipsaw Lake

PIKE COUNTY

• Sugar Ridge Pits
• Potoka River
• Prides Creek Lake

POSEY COUNTY

• Hovey Lake
• Ohio River
• Wabash River

SPENCER COUNTY

• Lincoln State Park Lake
• Ohio River
• Dale City Lake

VANDERBURGH COUNTY

• Garvin Park Lake
• Evansville State Hospital Ponds
• Moutoux Park Lake
• Silver Lake
• Burdette Park Lake
• Ohio River
• Pigeon Creek
• Reflection Lake
• Diamond Valley Lake

WARRICK COUNTY

• Blue Grass FWA
• Lynnville Park Lake
• Boonville City Lake
• Chandler Park Lake
• Ohio River
• Scales Lake
• Vann Park Pond

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Kentucky

DAVIESS COUNTY

• Carpenter Lake
• Kingfisher Lakes
• Jack C. Fisher Park
• Panther Creek
• Ohio River
• Waymond Morris Park
• Yellow Creek Park

HENDERSON COUNTY

• Audubon State Park Lake
• Sandy Watkins Park Lake
• Sloughs WMA
• Ohio River

UNION COUNTY

• Higginson-Henry WMA
• Moffitt Lake
• Sloughs WMA
• Tradewater River
• Ohio River

WEBSTER COUNTY

• Dixon City Lake
• Providence New City Lake
• Tradewater River

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For a more detailed outline of what each area has to offer, visit the Indiana DNR's Where To Fish Guide and the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife

If I have left off any other PUBLIC fishing areas in these counties, please let me know, and I will update the list!