Brookville Lake

Franklin & Union Counties, Indiana

A deep, clear reservoir in southeast Indiana, known for walleye, smallmouth bass and crappie.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Brookville Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area5,260 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Wiper●●○○○

Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Quakertown RampPublic
Public boat ramp, 3327 W Dunlapsville Rd, Liberty, Union County; USACE listingDirections ↗
Garr Hill Boat RampPublic
Public ramp named on Indiana DNR Brookville Lake page (park has 9 launch ramps)Directions ↗
Bonwell RampPublic
Public ramp named on Indiana DNR Brookville Lake page (park has 9 launch ramps)Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Indiana DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Brookville Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Indiana Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Dunham's Sports16 mi
10515-B Harrison Avenue, Harrison(513) 202-0502 Directions ↗

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Local tips

It's one of Indiana's better walleye lakes.
Deep and clear. Fish points and humps.
Mounds and Quakertown state recreation areas have ramps.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.