Fishing in
Monroe County
Monroe County, Indiana has 69 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
69 waters
Waters in Monroe County
- Monroe Lakereservoir84× stocked
- Cherry Lakereservoir42× stocked
- Beanblossom Lakereservoir18× stocked
- Bryant Creek Lakereservoir3× stocked
- Lake Lemonreservoir2× stocked
- Weimer Lakereservoir1× stocked
- Blackwell Pondreservoir1× stocked
- Griffy Reservoirreservoir118 ac
- Egenolf Lakereservoir22 ac
- Lazy Lakereservoir20 ac
- Henke Lakereservoir7 ac
- University Lakereservoir7 ac
- Bethal Lakereservoir4 ac
- Twin Lakeslake4 ac
- Schact Lakereservoir3 ac
- Geiger Ridge Pondlake1 ac
- Jay Pondlake1 ac
- Hunter Creek Pondlake1 ac
- Allens Creekstream
- Axsom Branchstream
- Baby Creekstream
- Baxter Branchstream
- Beanblossom Creekstream
- Brummett Creekstream
- Butcher Branchstream
- Clear Creekstream
- Clifty Branchstream
- Conrad Branchstream
- Dutch Ridge Lakelake
- East Fork Honey Creekstream
39 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Largemouth Bass6 waters
- Channel Catfish5 waters
- Bluegill3 waters
- Redear Sunfish3 waters
- White Bass2 waters
- Northern Pike2 waters
- Hybrid Striped Bass1 waters
- Rock Bass1 waters
Latest stockings
- Monroe LakeHybrid Striped BassJun 1, 2026
- Cherry LakeChannel CatfishOct 1, 2025
- Monroe LakeHybrid Striped BassJun 1, 2025
- Cherry LakeChannel CatfishOct 1, 2024
- Monroe LakeHybrid Striped BassJun 1, 2024
- Monroe LakeWalleyeApr 1, 2024
- Bryant Creek LakeChannel CatfishSep 1, 2023
- Monroe LakeHybrid Striped BassJun 1, 2023
- Cherry LakeChannel CatfishMay 1, 2023
- Monroe LakeWalleyeApr 1, 2023
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Monroe County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Monroe County, Indiana?+
Monroe County has 69 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Monroe County?+
Waters in Monroe County hold largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Monroe County?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.