Largemouth Bass is recorded in 5 of the 9 spots within 75 minutes of Fort Wayne. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Fort Wayne in February, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Fort Wayne
1. Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a 74-minute drive from downtown Fort Wayne. Launch at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park - Mercelina Park, the public ramp on Grand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 47.5 mi). Public access on Grand Lake: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 14 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Common Carp, White Bass, and Orangespotted Sunfish.
2. Marble Lake
Marble Lake is a 69-minute drive from downtown Fort Wayne. Launch at Middle Lake, the public ramp on Marble Lake closest to downtown (≈ 57.2 mi). Public access on Marble Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, and Cisco.
3. Coldwater Lake
Coldwater Lake is a 63-minute drive from downtown Fort Wayne. Launch at Coldwater Lake, the public ramp on Coldwater Lake closest to downtown (≈ 52.6 mi). Public access on Coldwater Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Spotted Gar, Bluegill, and Golden Shiner.
4. Tippecanoe Lake
Tippecanoe Lake is a 61-minute drive from downtown Fort Wayne. Surveyed depths reach 124 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Brook Silverside.
5. Bresler Upground Reservoir
Bresler Upground Reservoir is a 75-minute drive from downtown Fort Wayne. Launch at Bresler Reservoir, the public ramp on Bresler Upground Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 53.3 mi). Public access on Bresler Upground Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 41 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass.
