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Fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region

Explore fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region of Indiana. Monroe Lake Inlet, Lake Lemon, Patoka Lake, Brookville L

The inlet streams feeding Monroe Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Monroe Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Monroe Lake Inlet, Indiana

The inlet streams feeding Monroe Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Lake Monre Sailing Association →

2. Lake Lemon (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Lake Lemon, Indiana

Lake Lemon offers excellent fishing in the South-Central Indiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Lake Lemon Marina →

3. Patoka Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Patoka Lake, Indiana

Patoka Lake offers excellent fishing in the South-Central Indiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • ⚠ This water: Black bass: 14 in minimum; walleye: 16 in minimum.
  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Patoka Lake Marina and Lodging →

4. Brookville Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Brookville Lake, Indiana

Brookville Lake offers excellent fishing in the South-Central Indiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • ⚠ This water: Muskellunge: 36 in minimum; walleye 16 in minimum.
  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Fairfield Ramp →

5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Lake K10, Indiana

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the South-Central Indiana of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Bear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Bear Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Lake Lemon Marina →

7. Brookville Lake Dam (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Brookville Lake Dam, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Bonwell Hill Ramp →

8. Deam Lake State Recreation Area (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Deam Lake State Recreation Area, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Eagle Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Eagle Creek Reservoir, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Eagle Creek Sailing Club →

10. Grandview Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Grandview Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Hardy Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Hardy Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • ⚠ This water: Black bass: 12-15 in slot, max 2 over 15 in.
  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Wooster Ramp →

12. Indian Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Indian Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Lake Freeman (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Lake Freeman, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Lake Santee (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Lake Santee, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Lamb Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Lamb Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Prince's Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Prince's Lakes, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Schaefer Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Schaefer Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Summit Lake State Park (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Summit Lake State Park, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Big Blue River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Big Blue River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Big Blue River →

20. Driftwood River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Driftwood River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Fall Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Fall Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Flatrock River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Flatrock River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Great Miami River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Great Miami River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Great Miami River →

24. Greenville Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Greenville Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Little Blue River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Little Blue River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Little Blue River →

26. Little Cedar Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Little Cedar Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Templeton Creek Ramp →

27. Little Flatrock River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Little Flatrock River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Mississinewa River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Mississinewa River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Muscatatuck River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Muscatatuck River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Sand River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Sand River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Silver Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Silver Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Templeton Creek Ramp →

32. Sugar Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Sugar Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. White Lick Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

White Lick Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Eagle Creek Sailing Club →

34. Whitewater River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Whitewater River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: Quakertown Marina →

35. Bacon Swamp (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Bacon Swamp, Indiana

Named lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Beck Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Beck Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Bell Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Bell Lake, Indiana

Named lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Black Oak Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Black Oak Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Blue Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Blue Lake, Indiana

Named lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Buckskin Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye, Striped Bass)

Buckskin Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the South-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

  • Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
  • Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
  • Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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