Hey guys, i live in Niles Michigan and want to do some early bassin in indiana. Any decent lakes within 30 miles or so of me that would be good. Or should i just hit the St. Joe for smallies. With Catch and release a month away in michigan would like to do some legal bass fishing. What about Mud Lake just across the state line? Hudson lake near laporte? Suggestions please! Public boat launch needed also.

I fish the Barbee Chain of Lakes near Warsaw in Kosciusko County. Give them a try. Lakes Tippecanoe, Wawasee and Webster are all within a few minutes of the Barbee Chain, too.

Hudson Lake is an awesome watershed...big bass and some gigantic northern pike! Pine/Stone Lakes in LaPorte is an excellent fishery too.

Thinking about hitting Hudson saturday. Anyone know where any public launches are. I have been searching internet but sounds like public access is limited. ?????Thanks for the replies

Private access only...I believe there's a marina on the lake and there's a farmer who allows you to access his propert for a very small fee and launch....don't know how to access either one as I was a rider, not a driver and didn't pay much attention and since I don't own a boat, never really followed up on it.