Walleye is recorded in 5 of the 10 spots within 75 minutes of South Bend. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Walleye peaks around South Bend in March, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Walleye near South Bend
1. Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown South Bend. Launch at Diamond Lake, the public ramp on Diamond Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.7 mi). Public access on Diamond Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 64 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Bowfin.
2. Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a 28-minute drive from downtown South Bend. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass.
3. Corey Lake
Corey Lake is a 53-minute drive from downtown South Bend. Launch at Harwood Lake, the public ramp on Corey Lake closest to downtown (≈ 30.3 mi). Public access on Corey Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cisco, and Bluegill.
4. Klinger Lake
Klinger Lake is a 49-minute drive from downtown South Bend. Launch at Klinger Lake, the public ramp on Klinger Lake closest to downtown (≈ 36.5 mi). Public access on Klinger Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Common Carp, and Cisco.
5. Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake is a 60-minute drive from downtown South Bend. Launch at Pleasant Lake, the public ramp on Pleasant Lake closest to downtown (≈ 33.2 mi). Public access on Pleasant Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Rainbow Trout, and Cisco.
