Mississinewa Lake
Mississinewa Lake is a 3,180-acre Army Corps flood-control reservoir near Peru, with a maximum depth of 137 feet. DNR's 2024 survey found White Crappie the most abundant species.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
White crappie most abundant in 2024 survey
Channel Catfish
DNR rates catfish excellent
Bluegill
DNR best fishing species
Largemouth Bass
DNR best fishing species
White Bass
In 2024 survey
Walleye
DNR summary says stocked and detected
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State recreation area rampsRampEach of four state recreation areas has a concrete ramp; launch fee required; six car-top sites east of SR 13Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mississinewa Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Indiana Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Mississinewa Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie over 10 in. were about average in 2024.
- Fishing piers in Miami SRA are open May to October.
- Blue-green algae alerts are posted at times; check before swimming.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.