Monroe Lake
Reservoir, Monroe County. Indiana, United States.
39.0126, -86.5127 — View on the map
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- Managed by
- Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife
- Permit required
- Indiana fishing license (Indiana DNR)
- Step-free access
- yes
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
WalleyeSander vitreus
Indiana DNR fishing access sites (species field)
Local rules
9 DNR-listed access site(s): Allen's Creek, Crooked Creek, Cutright, Fairfax, Hardin Ridge, Moore's Creek, Paynetown, Pinegrove, Salt Creek. Other species listed: redear, catfish, hybrid striped bass.
Area rules (Indiana) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – lakes | 35.6 cm |
| Walleye | 35.6 cm |
Access
ADA-accessible site(s): Hardin Ridge, Paynetown, Cutright.
Official sources
- Fishing Access Sites — Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife (Where to Fish) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Where to Fish — Indiana DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Indiana DNR fisheries survey report — Monroe Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Indiana DNR fisheries survey report — Monroe Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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