Salamonie Lake
Salamonie Lake is a Corps reservoir listed by DNR at 2,860 acres (the state park map shows 2,665 acres at summer pool). DNR rates its crappie fishing excellent and catfish good.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
White crappie; strong year-round, good ice fishing
Channel Catfish
DNR rates good
Bluegill
DNR lists
Redear Sunfish
DNR lists
Largemouth Bass
DNR lists
Walleye
Stocked annually; rarely caught in lake
White Bass
Sporadic in lake, good in tailwater
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Dora rampRampDeepest ramp; only one giving boat access through December at winter poolDirections ↗
- Lost Bridge West Boat RampRampAnglers often walk from here to shoreline spotsDirections ↗
- 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 Salamonie 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 Salamonie Lake ↗Local tips
- A lake permit is required to fish by boat.
- Fish attractors are placed throughout; a map is at the Visitor Center.
- Water is often turbid Feb-Apr, clearest Jul-Oct.
View on interactive map
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.