Eagle Creek Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 12

Eagle Creek Reservoir is a 1,300-acre lake located on the outskirts of Indianapolis, Indiana. This city-owned park offers excellent fishing opportunities throughout the year, making it one of the top fishing destinations in central Indiana. With healthy populations of several game fish species and reasonable access options, Eagle Creek Reservoir provides both novice and experienced anglers with rewarding fishing experiences. The reservoir features a variety of underwater structures, vegetation, and depth variations that create ideal habitats for multiple fish species.

Indiana licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Eagle Creek Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Longear Sunfish

Lepomis megalotis

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Walleye1,048,100 fish · 0.2 in2022
Walleye81,104 fish · 1.5 in2019
Muskellunge1,051 fish · 8.9 in2019
Walleye81,000 fish · 1.6 in2018
Muskellunge1,350 fish · 8.8 in2018

Source

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Eagle Creek Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Eagle Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Eagle Creek Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Indiana licenses and regulations

Indiana Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Indiana Fishing License

Non-resident youth age 17 or younger are exempt from a fishing license, state migratory waterfowl stamp, and gamebird habitat stamp.

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Indiana Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Indiana Stream Access Laws

Public recreation and boating are allowed on all navigable, state-owned waters/riverbeds. That determination, however, can be difficult to ascertain. We recommend consulting a stream roster on indiana.gov

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Take Eagle Creek Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Download the map around Eagle Creek Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Eagle Creek Reservoir to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.