Summit Lake Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 4
Species: 10

Summit Lake Reservoir is a popular fishing destination located in Henry County, Indiana, approximately seven miles from New Castle. This scenic lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The reservoir is part of Summit Lake State Park, providing not only great fishing but also additional recreational activities in a natural setting. With multiple boat ramps and diverse fish species, Summit Lake Reservoir has established itself as a favorite spot for local and visiting anglers alike.

Indiana licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Walleye42,065 fish · 1.0 in2026
Channel Catfish21,951 fish · 2.7 in2026
Walleye69,445 fish · 1.3 in2025
Walleye35,000 fish · 1.4 in2024
Walleye35,000 fish · 1.4 in2023

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 Summit Lake 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.

Summit Lake (Main Ramp) Access

Access Point

Summit Lake (Secondary Ramp) Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake 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.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Summit Lake Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Summit Lake 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.