Fishing within the Hoosier National Forest

The Hoosier National Forest in beautiful southern Indiana offers some of the best fishing locations in the state. The warm climate of southern Indiana provides anglers with several more fishing days than the northern parts of the state. Numerous lakes, ponds, and streams within the Forest provide anglers with the opportunity to pursue largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and other sport fish.

The state of Indiana manages and regulates the fish populations within the Hoosier National Forest. Fishing within the Hoosier National Forest requires a current state on Indiana fishing license, resident or non resident license's are available online and at many stores in Indiana.

Fishing waters range in size from 1 to 10,000 acres and are scattered throughout the Forest. They include former farm ponds and wildlife watering holes. Some have easy, drive-in access and others are accessed by walk-in trails. Forest maps can help you locate these ponds and lakes.

Here are some of the popular fishing holes.

Lake Monroe has 10,750 acres with several boat ramps. This lake has several miles of lake shore fishing. Gasoline motors are allowed on Lake Monroe.

Tipsaw Lake has 131 acres with a boat ramp. Only electric trolling motors are allowed. Tipsaw has camping sites, picnic areas, a beach for swimming, and hiking. This is an excellent area for a weekend of family fun.

Celina Lake has 164 acres and Indian Lake has 152 acres. These are two adjacent lakes with a variety of facilities, boat ramps, camping areas, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Celina and Indian lakes only allow electric trolling motors.

Saddle lake has 41 acres with fishing from a boat, Sadle Lake only allows electric trolling motors. You can fish along the bank as well.

Lost River and Little Blue River are within the Hoosier National Forest. There is Hoosier National Forest and Private land that these rivers run through, make sure not to trespass on private land. Forest maps can help you designate Forest from private. These rivers offer many miles of awesome fishing.