Fishing in Marshall County, Indiana
County seat: Plymouth. Population 46,095 (2020 Census).
- 12lake pages
- 10DNR boat ramps
- 2river pages
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How Marshall County shapes up for fishing
The 2020 Census counted 46,095 people in Marshall County; Plymouth is the seat. Its own DNR lakes carry the number for DNR fisheries district 1 in the state lake layer.
Biggest among 12 county lake pages: Lake Maxinkuckee. County lines hold 10 boat ramps by the DNR access count. The DNR stocking dashboard holds 71 stocking rows for county waters.
Census 2020 population; Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Mapped boat and bank access in Marshall County
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026. Lake points from the Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Glacial lakes, pits and reservoirs of Marshall County
| Lake | Area | Max depth | Kind | Ramps | Fish the DNR names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Maxinkuckee | 1,910 acres (NHD outline area) | 86 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2020) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish |
| Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) | 421 acres (NHD outline area) | 44 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish |
| Koontz Lake | 340 acres (NHD outline area) | 30 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2010) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie |
| Mill Pond | 129 acres (NHD outline area) | pond | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | |
| Cook Lake | 109 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie | |
| Pretty Lake (Marshall County) | 96 acres (NHD outline area) | 41 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017) | lake | 0 | |
| Myers Lake | 92 acres (NHD outline area) | 57 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2018) | lake | 1 | bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike |
| Lawrence Lake | 71 acres (NHD outline area) | 64 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Flat Lake | 57 acres (NHD outline area) | 23 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2019) | lake | 1 | bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie |
| Gilbert Lake | 37 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 0 | ||
| Dixon Lake | 37 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie | |
| Thomas Lake | 8 acres (NHD outline area) | 45 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2010) | lake | 0 |
Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure. Maximum depths from DNR Status & Trends surveys with the survey year. Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
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Each bar is a tally of lake pages within 50 miles of Plymouth naming the fish; bluegill is first.
Species the DNR names on lakes and access sites, the DNR stocking dashboard and record list, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
Marshall County ponds named here without a guide
A further 4 named waters of Marshall County are rows here rather than pages.
| Water | Kind | Area | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost (Hawk) Lake | lake | 50 acres (NHD outline area) | Culver |
| Eddy Lake | lake | 21 acres (NHD outline area) | Argos |
| Houghton Lake | lake | 20 acres (NHD outline area) | Culver |
| Holem Lake | lake | Plymouth |
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure.
Current to fish in Marshall County
- Tippecanoe RiverNRC Outstanding River (2013 list), 16 DNR access sites, 8 USGS gauges
- Yellow River1 DNR access site, 4 USGS gauges
Marshall County streams shown as rows (1)
- Middle Fork Yellow River5.1 mi of mapped NHD line in Indiana
Marshall County USGS stations
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Plymouth, In | 128 cfs, 4.84 ft gage height | Nov 12 10:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 11:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
NHD named flowlines (mapped length in Indiana), DNR Outstanding River, put-and-take and salmonid stream lists, DNR access sites and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 5, 2026.
Dated stream stages near Marshall County
| Gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River at Plymouth | 4.94 ft | 0.143 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| Yellow River near Oak Grove | 4.3 ft | 0.201 kcfs | not defined | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| Yellow River near Bremen | 1.01 ft | – | not defined | 2026-11-05 19:00:00 UTC |
| Northern Indiana Lakes at Lake Maxinkuckee at Culver | 3.29 ft | – | not defined | 2026-11-05 19:00:00 UTC |
| Yellow River at Knox | 5.08 ft | 0.22 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
Weather Service values here were read once and keep their own time stamp.
NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauge readings (water.noaa.gov), read November 5, 2026; dated readings, not live (kcfs = thousand cubic feet per second).
Marshall County access sites for trailers
- Cook Lake boat rampCook Lake, gravel ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded, Speed Limit
- Dixon Lake boat rampDixon Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Flat Lake boat rampFlat Lake, dirt ramp, no fee recorded, <10hp
- Koontz Lake boat rampKoontz Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Lake Maxinkuckee boat rampLake Maxinkuckee, concrete ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded
- Lake of the Woods boat rampLake of the Woods, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded
- Lawrence Lake boat rampLawrence Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Mill Pond boat rampMill Pond, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Myers Lake (launch at Lawrence Lake)Myers Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded, Speed Limit
- Old Tip Town boat ramp on Tippecanoe RiverTippecanoe River, concrete ramp, no fee recorded
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
Stocking rows for Marshall County lakes
| Year | Month | Water | Species (as listed) | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 18,540 | 6.2 |
| 2025 | November | Lawrence Lake | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 7.94 |
| 2025 | November | Myers Lake | Brown Trout | 1,920 | 7.94 |
| 2024 | November | Lawrence Lake | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 8.41 |
| 2024 | November | Myers Lake | Brown Trout | 1,032 | 8.41 |
| 2024 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 9,435 | 6.9 |
| 2023 | November | Lawrence Lake | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 8.04 |
| 2023 | November | Myers Lake | Brown Trout | 1,920 | 8.04 |
| 2023 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 14,832 | 6.36 |
| 2022 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 14,832 | 7.75 |
| 2020 | March | Koontz Lake | Largemouth Bass | 10,509 | 3.75 |
| 2020 | Multiple | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 18,540 | 7.0 |
| 2019 | May | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 190,263 | 1.45 |
| 2019 | February | Koontz Lake | Largemouth Bass | 19,392 | 4.42 |
| 2018 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 17,798 | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Multiple | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 172,435 | 1.42 |
| 2016 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 18,540 | 7.6 |
| 2015 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 199,031 | 1.31 |
| 2014 | Multiple | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 18,920 | 7.2 |
| 2013 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 185,543 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | October | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 18,500 | 7.34 |
| 2011 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 185,460 | 1.18 |
| 2010 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 128,333 | 1.41 |
| 2009 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 186,633 | 1.54 |
| 2008 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 110,392 | 1.35 |
| 2007 | Multiple | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 189,235 | 1.27 |
| 2006 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 186,168 | 1.43 |
| 2005 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 39,500 | 1.74 |
| 2004 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 201,512 | 1.59 |
| 2003 | June | Lake Maxinkuckee | Walleye | 192,228 | 1.13 |
Planned trout releases for Marshall County
| Season | Water as printed | Location | Planned number | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (mid-to-late October) | Lawrence Lake | 1,380 | Brown Trout | |
| Fall (mid-to-late October) | Myers Lake | 1,920 | Brown Trout |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; rows reach the county through the water they name. Indiana DNR 2026 trout stocking plan (updated March 20, 2026; planned targets, DNR notes actual numbers may vary), read November 5, 2026.
The 2026-27 guide rows for Marshall County
Waters of Marshall County follow the statewide rows below unless the guide names them as a special regulation water. Plan on $23 for a resident annual license, or $60 if you live outside Indiana.
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Redear Sunfish | 25 | no size limit |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in Lake Michigan) | 3, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Yellow Bass | Unlimited | no size limit |
| White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| Striped Bass | 2 | no size limit |
| Rock Bass | 25 | no size limit |
| Crappie | 25 | no size limit |
| Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge | 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge | 36 inches |
| Northern Pike | 3 | 24 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer |
| Yellow Perch | Unlimited (15 only on Lake Michigan) | no size limit |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams) | Unlimited | 13 inches; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in lakes) | 10 | None; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Bullhead | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Unlimited | 25 inches (fork length) |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR license fees (license year April 1 to March 31), read November 5, 2026.
Hoosier record holders close to Marshall County
Marshall County holds no state record, so the closest record waters follow.
| Species | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 22 lb. 2 oz. | Tippecanoe River | Carroll County | 2005 |
| Sauger | 6 lb. 1 oz. | Tippecanoe River | Carroll County | 1983 |
| Walleye | 14 lb. 4 oz. | Tippecanoe River | Pulaski County | 1977 |
| Common Carp | 43 lb. 4 oz. | Pike Lake | Kosciusko County | 1989 |
Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
Weigh-ins on Marshall County water
11 organizer events tie to Marshall County water, and 11 are still ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 14, 2026 | Polar Bear Opens at Lake Maxinkuckee (14 Nov 2026) | Lake Maxinkuckee | Polar Bear Opens |
| March 21, 2027 | Michiana Fishing League at Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) (21 Mar 2027) | Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) | Michiana Fishing League |
| March 21, 2027 | Michiana Singles at Lake Maxinkuckee (21 Mar 2027) | Lake Maxinkuckee | Michiana Singles |
| March 27, 2027 | Casting Couples at Lake Maxinkuckee (27 Mar 2027) | Lake Maxinkuckee | Casting Couples |
| April 24, 2027 | St. Joe Valley Bassmasters at Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) (24 Apr 2027) | Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) | St. Joe Valley Bassmasters |
| May 13, 2027 | Michiana Singles at Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) (13 May 2027) | Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) | Michiana Singles |
| May 23, 2027 | Michiana Fishing League at Lake Maxinkuckee (23 May 2027) | Lake Maxinkuckee | Michiana Fishing League |
| June 26, 2027 | Casting Couples at Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) (26 Jun 2027) | Lake of the Woods (Marshall County) | Casting Couples |
Organizer schedule and results pages (the DNR publishes no tournament calendar); most listings are Indiana Bass Federation member club events; checked November 2026.
Shops and hired help in Marshall County
Minnows, line and lures in Marshall County
- Maxinkuckee Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Culver
- Silver Arch Sporting Goods, L.L.C.bait and tackle shop, Nappanee
- Culver's Portside Marina, 514 W Mill Stmarina, Culver
- Jeff's PWC And Marinemarina, Culver
Paid fishing trips in Marshall County
- Dixon Guide Servicefishing guide, (317) 908-8984
- Mike's Fly Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, (219) 765-3860
- Ripple Guide Servicefishing guide, (574) 993-7453
- Smallmouth Pursuit Guide Cofishing guide, (765) 366-7796
- Sugar Creek Anglersfishing guide, (765) 401-6034
- Sweet Creek Smallmouthfishing guide, (765) 366-0407
- Two Forks Guide Service, LLCfishing guide, (317) 223-6590
Yellow Pages, chain store and DNR property listings; the DNR licensed fishing guide list and tourism bureau charter listings (matched by the waters they list or their county), read November 5, 2026.
Next stops from Marshall County
Communities inside Marshall County
- Plymouthpop. 10,214
- Bremenpop. 4,696
- Argospop. 1,777
- Bourbonpop. 1,698
- Culverpop. 1,129
The counties ringing Marshall County
- Fulton County19 miles south
- Starke County20 miles west
- St. Joseph County20 miles north
- Kosciusko County22 miles east
A Piscifun lineup sized for Marshall County
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Hardwood shorelines around Marshall County through a lens
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Common questions for Marshall County anglers
Where can a trailered boat be launched in Marshall County?
You can pick from 10 boat ramps, Cook Lake boat ramp among them.
Which lake in Marshall County maps the largest?
Lake Maxinkuckee, at 1,910 acres (NHD outline area).
Which fish live in the lakes around Marshall County, per the DNR?
Bluegill leads the count of lake pages within 50 miles, then largemouth bass, redear sunfish and northern pike; the DNR names them on lake and access records.
Which listed shops in Marshall County carry fishing gear?
The listings hold 4 here, such as Maxinkuckee Outfitters.
Where is Marshall County county business done?
Courthouse business happens in Plymouth.
What does the DNR charge to fish Marshall County water?
Plan on $23 for a resident annual license, or $60 if you live outside Indiana.
Which counties border Marshall County?
Fulton County, Starke County and St. Joseph County sit closest on the map.
Which district does the DNR lake layer give Marshall County?
The DNR lake layer gives the county's own lakes the number for DNR fisheries district 1.
When is the next posted weigh-in on Marshall County water?
11 events on file; the next is Polar Bear Opens at Lake Maxinkuckee (14 Nov 2026) on Lake Maxinkuckee, Nov. 14, 2026.
Which fish did the DNR release into Marshall County lately?
The DNR dashboard carries 71 rows; the newest lists 18,540 Walleye, 6.2 in average (October 2026) in Maxinkuckee, Lake.
Give a sunrise to the lakes of Marshall County
Each ramp page opens with a directions link.