Messick
Natural Lake · LaGrange County, Indiana
Messick covers 66 acres in LaGrange County, in Indiana's glacial lake country. The nearest city is LaGrange. Walleye anglers will find productive fishing here. The lake supports 8 documented species including Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and more. The Indiana DNR bathymetric map reveals bottom contours, depth changes, and underwater structure — last surveyed in 2018. Ice fishing is popular in winter months, while open-water season peaks from May through October. Check local regulations before heading out, and review the LaGrange County page for additional fishing spots nearby.
Depth Maps
Bathymetric maps from the Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. These maps show depth contours, vegetation, and bottom structure.
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Backcountry outdoors LLC
Wolcottville, IN
★ 4.8Poor Boys Baits
Shipshewana, IN
★ 5Rainbow Pit
LaGrange, IN
★ 4.5Springboro General Store & Bait Shop
Brookston, IN
★ 5Bait Shop Pro / MBC Distributing Inc
Angola, IN
★ 5Bennington Pontoon Boats Main Office
Elkhart, IN
★ 3Big D's Bait & Tackle
Angola, IN
★ 4.7Boat House
Angola, IN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Messick. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Messick
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Plan Your Trip to Messick
- Weather forecast for Messick — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 41.5516°N, 85.4421°W — Get Directions
- Check the latest DNR fishing report for current conditions
- Review Indiana fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- An Indiana fishing license is required for ages 18+ — buy online at IN.gov
Data sourced from Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Last verified: March 18, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.