Tecumseh Lake
Info / Hardin County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric trolling motors only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 13 acres
Fishing Outlook
Crappie spp.
Fair
Black and white crappie are present in Tecumseh Lake. Anglers should target crappie around structure and the creek channel using minnows and jigs.
Channel Catfish
Good
Anglers continue to report good catches of Channel Catfish. Many fish reported and collected during electro fishing surveys are 16 inches or better. Fishing prospects for Channel Catfish are expected to be fair to good. A daily catch limit of six fish applies.
Bluegill
Fair
Bluegill numbers at Tecumseh Lake are fair. Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 5.5 and 7.5 inches. Bluegill fishing at Tecumseh Lake is expected to be fair. Currently there are no size or creel limits for sunfish at Tecumseh Lake.
Largemouth Bass
Fair
Many fish between 0.5 to 1.5 pound are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers. Bass fishing is expected to be fair.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 302 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Adult | 180 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 300 |
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Description
Tecumseh Lake is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and is surrounded by expanses of timbered land. The lake has one boat ramp. At normal pool, Tecumseh Lake has a surface area of 13 acres, maximum depth of 16 feet, and an average depth of 4 feet. Shallow shoreline areas become filled with submerged vegetation and the lake is fertile enough to support light to moderate plankton blooms during summer months.Fishery History
Recent survey data suggests Tecumseh Lake is currently supporting a balanced fishery. Fish most commonly sought after by anglers include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish and crappie.Site Regulations
Tecumseh Lake has an electric trolling motor only regulation.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit