If you’re in search for that ultimate, middle-of-nowhere fried fish joint, look no further than this Indiana seafood tavern. Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks, this local favorite is so popular that most people know it better by the name of the community it’s in: Elmira.

When you want the freshest fish around, try this Turkey Lake gem. Scroll on for more details:

Just mention Elmira to most Hoosiers in the northeast quadrant of Indiana, and they'll immediately light up and get excited about the absolute best fried fish in the world.
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Turkey Lake Restaurant & Tavern sells delicious fish dinners and sandwiches that pair with a homemade secret recipe tarter sauce you'll want to buy by the gallon.
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Another super popular homemade item here is the house dressing. Most dinners come with a side salad, and this will make it worth your time.

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This famous seafood tavern has been a local favorite for more than 30 years, and there is both family seating and a bar side in this rustic, wood-paneled restaurant.
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In addition to this casual, no-frills setting, guests also enjoy a friendly staff that gets to know its regulars by name.
Here's another look at the most amazing fried fish you'll ever put in your mouth. Lightly breaded, this is the most tender seafood you'll ever try. Beware: this stuff is addicting.
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If by chance you or someone in your party does not care for fish, other Indiana classic dishes like tenderloins, chicken, and burgers can also be ordered.
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This seafood tavern is open year round but has different hours for winter and the rest of the year. Currently, the restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8. p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Between Father's Day and Labor Day, though, hours shift for most nights to allow guests a little more time to drink and enjoy fish into the night.

Turkey Lake Restaurant & Tavern is located at 3600 S 1150 E., LaGrange, IN 46761, and you can keep up with hours and learn more on its website here as well as follow the business’s Facebook page here.

Not easy for you to make it up north? Check out nine more classic fish joints located throughout Indiana that everyone loves.

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