Fishing Guides in New Albany, Indiana

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What's Biting in New Albany

3 species reported in the New Albany area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in New Albany, IN

Fishing in New Albany in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around New Albany — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New Albany in February

1 species is active in and around New Albany in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in March

3 species are active in and around New Albany in March: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in April

3 species are active in and around New Albany in April: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in May

3 species are active in and around New Albany in May: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in June

3 species are active in and around New Albany in June: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in July

2 species are active in and around New Albany in July: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in August

1 species is active in and around New Albany in August: Smallmouth Bass. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in September

3 species are active in and around New Albany in September: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in October

2 species are active in and around New Albany in October: Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in November

1 species is active in and around New Albany in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of New Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in New Albany in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around New Albany — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New Albany

New Albany, Indiana offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in New Albany

Crappie

Crappie fishing around New Albany, Indiana, can be quite rewarding, especially in the numerous smaller lakes and reservoirs dotting the landscape. The early spring, as the water warms, is when crappie move shallow to spawn, making them easier to target around submerged brush, docks, and fallen trees.

Full crappie guide for New Albany

Largemouth Bass

If you're targeting largemouth bass near New Albany, Indiana, you'll want to focus your efforts on the smaller lakes and reservoirs scattered throughout the region, as well as the backwaters and sloughs off the Ohio River. Spring is prime time, as the bass move into the shallows to spawn.

Full largemouth bass guide for New Albany

Smallmouth Bass

While not as abundant as largemouth, smallmouth bass can be found in the waters near New Albany, Indiana. Your best bet is to target the Ohio River and its tributaries.

Full smallmouth bass guide for New Albany

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