Fishing Spots Near
Independence, Indiana

Top Fishing Spots Near Independence, Indiana

Lake Freeman

Lake Freeman

The best fishing here is before Memorial Day and after Labor Day due to the high recreational use. The current state record white bass and hybrid striped bass came from Freeman.
Size
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
ADA Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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J.c. Murphey Lake

J.c. Murphey Lake

This entire lake, except for the ditches, is thick with weeds. Find an opening and you'll find a fish. Quality bass available.
Size
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
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Bass Lake

Bass Lake

This shallow lake is home to nice walleye, channel cats, white bass and white crappie. Slip bobbers seldom go below five feet.
Size
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Mill Creek Lake

Mill Creek Lake

A high-pressure lake supporting numerous bass tournaments. Most fishing is for bass and crappie, leaving the walleye virtually untouched. 811 acres
Size
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Colonial Pond

Colonial Pond

Working the numerous weedlines will get you on northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and perch.
Size
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
White bass
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Lake Maxinkuckee

Lake Maxinkuckee

Another clear lake that's best fished in low-light periods. Walleye, bass and plenty of panfish available.
Size
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

Largemouth, catfish and crappie provide most of the action. Flooded strip pits offer interesting structure.
Size
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
ADA Parking
Species
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Lake Clinton

Lake Clinton

This large cooling lake supports a diverse fishery, featuring largemouth, catfish, walleye and hybrid stripers. Crappie and bluegill provide plenty of action for panfish enthusiasts. Great public use facilities. 4,895 acres
Size
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
ADA Parking
Species
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Spotted bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Heidecke Lake

Heidecke Lake

This power plant cooling lake is one of the best hybrid striper lakes in the nation. Also walleye, catfish and bluegill.
Size
Access
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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All Fishing Spots Near Independence, Indiana

Kates Lake

Kates Lake

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Riley Lake

Riley Lake

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Shawnee Lake

Shawnee Lake

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Desmond Able Lake

Desmond Able Lake

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Scott Pond

Scott Pond

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Purdue University Pond

Purdue University Pond

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Hadley Lake

Hadley Lake

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Columbian Park Pond

Columbian Park Pond

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Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
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Indiana Veteran's Home Pond

Indiana Veteran's Home Pond

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Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
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Munger Park Pond

Munger Park Pond

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Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Channel catfish
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Prophetstown Quarry

Prophetstown Quarry

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Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
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Fairfield Park Lake 2

Fairfield Park Lake 2

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Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
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Fairfield Park Lake 1

Fairfield Park Lake 1

Size
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Parking
Toilet
Species
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
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Fairfield Park Lake 4

Fairfield Park Lake 4

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Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
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Fairfield Park Lake 3

Fairfield Park Lake 3

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Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Toilet
Species
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
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Sugar Mill Lake

Sugar Mill Lake

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Sportsmans Club Lake

Sportsmans Club Lake

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Hemlock Lakes

Hemlock Lakes

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South Hemlock Lake

South Hemlock Lake

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Lake Holiday Hide-away

Lake Holiday Hide-away

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Coffing Brothers Lake

Coffing Brothers Lake

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Painter Lake

Painter Lake

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Lake DeRevey

Lake DeRevey

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Lake Vermilion

Lake Vermilion

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Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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Collett Pond

Collett Pond

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Lake Holiday

Lake Holiday

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Knop Lake

Knop Lake

Size
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Parking
Species
Channel catfish
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Shades Pond

Shades Pond

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Species
Channel catfish
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Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek

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Wallys Woods Lake

Wallys Woods Lake

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