The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hovey Lake
Posey County, Indiana · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Hovey Lake
Hovey Lake is a lake in Posey County, Indiana, covering about 940 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.8 miles. At about 340 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Mount Vernon lies about 7.1 miles to the north. Evansville, the nearest city, is about 23 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 340 ft
- County
- Posey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Indiana, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:30 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hovey Lake
- Mount Vernonabout 7.1 mi north
- Morganfieldabout 8.5 mi south
- Breckinridge Centerabout 9.4 mi southeast
- Shawneetownabout 14 mi southwest
- Evansvillenearest city, about 23 mi northeast
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Questions about Hovey Lake
What fish are in Hovey Lake?
Lakes like Hovey Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hovey Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Hovey Lake?
About 940 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hovey Lake?
Mount Vernon is about 7.1 miles north; Morganfield is about 8.5 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Hovey Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Hovey Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
