Fishing in Warrick County, Indiana
County seat: Boonville. Population 63,898 (2020 Census).
- 29lake pages
- 14DNR boat ramps
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Sizing up the water of Warrick County
Boonville holds the courthouse for Warrick County, home to 63,898 people at the last Census. The DNR lake layer files the county's lakes under DNR fisheries district 6. Along the Ohio River, Warrick County holds 2 access sites in the DNR access layer.
Of 29 lake guides reaching the county, Boonville City Lake spreads widest. DNR records show 14 boat ramps across the county. Shore fishing here includes 19 piers and shore sites recorded by the DNR. 190 stocking rows in the DNR dashboard name water in the county.
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.
The Warrick County lake and launch map
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.
Lake guides inside Warrick County
| Lake | Area | Max depth | Kind | Ramps | Fish the DNR names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville City Lake | 9 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | |
| Bass Lake (Warrick County) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Beaver Pond | pond | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Bird Dog Pit | pit | 2 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Blue Grass Pit | pit | 2 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Buck Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Chandler Park Pond | pond | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Final Cut Lake | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Gaddy Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Goldeye Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Greenwing Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Infinity Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Last Cut Lake | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Locust Lake | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Loon Pit | pit | 2 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Lynnville Park Lake | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Marsh Lake (Warrick County) | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Old Ben Lake | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie | ||
| Otter Pit | pit | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Perched Lake | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Puddler Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Ringneck Pit | pit | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Scales Lake | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Scaup Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Shoveler Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Teal Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Vann Park Pond | pond | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Waterfall Lake | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Widgeon Pit | pit | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish |
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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The Ohio River page lists every DNR landing; the ones in this county follow.
- Alcoa boat ramp on Ohio RiverOhio River, concrete ramp, no fee recorded
- Ohio River (Newburgh Park Dept)Ohio River, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, fee: Entry Fee
River bass rule for these counties, as printed: All rivers and streams in Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, and Dearborn counties (with the exception of the Blue River, where the slot limit applies in Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties).
Ohio River rows and reciprocity as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), 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.
Warrick County area lakes, counted by fish
Out to 50 miles from Boonville, the DNR lists largemouth bass on the most lake pages.
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.
Extra DNR-named water in Warrick County
Warrick County has 1 more DNR or NHD lakes with too few published facts for a page.
| Water | Kind | Area | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish Pit | pit | Chandler |
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.
Streams and rivers of Warrick County
More moving water across Warrick County (3)
- Baker Creek5.7 mi of mapped NHD line in Indiana
- Cypress Creek17.8 mi of mapped NHD line in Indiana
- South Fork Patoka River16.5 mi of mapped NHD line in Indiana
Live USGS flow in Warrick County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Newburgh Lock And Dam, In | 14.06 ft gage height | Nov 13 1:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 1:33 am 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.
Forecast-service readings by Warrick County
| Gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam | 15 ft | 59 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| Ohio River at Evansville | 14.94 ft | 68.8 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| Pigeon Creek (IN) above Fort Branch | 3.5 ft | – | not defined | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| Ohio River at Owensboro | 19.85 ft | – | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| Ohio River at Henderson | 13.12 ft | 68.2 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
These stages are dated snapshots; live USGS readings sit on the river pages.
NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauge readings (water.noaa.gov), read November 5, 2026; dated readings, not live (kcfs = thousand cubic feet per second).
DNR boat ramps across Warrick County
- Alcoa boat ramp on Ohio RiverOhio River, concrete ramp, no fee recorded
- Bass Lake boat ramp (south), Warrick CountyBass Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Bird Dog PitBird Dog Pit, concrete ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Blue Grass Pit (north)Blue Grass Pit, concrete ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Blue Grass Pit (south)Blue Grass Pit, concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Kansas Rd on Loon PitLoon Pit, concrete ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA New Harmony Rd on Loon PitLoon Pit, gravel ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Ringneck PitRingneck Pit, concrete ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Locust Pit boat rampLocust Lake, boat ramp, fee: Entry Fee & Lake Permit Req, Electric only
- Lynnville Park LakeLynnville Park Lake, concrete ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, fee: Entry Fee
- Ohio River (Newburgh Park Dept)Ohio River, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, fee: Entry Fee
- Otter Pit Blue Grass FWAOtter Pit, concrete & gravel ramp, no fee recorded, <10hp
- Scales Lake (Warrick Co. Parks Dept) boat rampScales Lake, concrete ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, lights, fee: Entry Fee, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Bird Dog PitBird Dog Pit, gravel ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
Warrick County bank fishing on the DNR layer
- Boonville City Lake shore accessBoonville City Lake, fishing pier, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Chandler Park PondChandler Park Pond, shore access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded
- Vann Park PondVann Park Pond, fishing pier, courtesy dock, no fee recorded
- Beaver Pond shore accessBeaver Pond, shore access, fee: Entry Fee & Lake Permit Req, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Gaddy PitGaddy Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Goldeneye Pit on Goldeye PitGoldeye Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Infinity PitInfinity Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Puddler PitPuddler Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Blue Grass FWA Scaup PitScaup Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Buck Pit shore accessBuck Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Final Cut Lake shore accessFinal Cut Lake, shore access, fee: Entry Fee & Lake Permit Req, Electric only
- Greenwing Pit shore accessGreenwing Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Last Cut Lake shore accessLast Cut Lake, shore access, fee: Entry Fee & Lake Permit Req, Electric only
- Marsh Lake shore accessMarsh Lake, shore access, fee: Entry Fee & Lake Permit Req, Electric only
- Perched Lake shore accessPerched Lake, shore access, Electric only
- Shoveler Pit shore accessShoveler Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Teal Pit shore accessTeal Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Waterfall shore accessWaterfall Lake, shore access, fee: Entry Fee & Lake Permit Req, Electric only
- Widgeon Pit shore accessWidgeon Pit, shore access, no fee recorded, Electric only
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.
What the DNR stocked across Warrick County
| Year | Month | Water | Species (as listed) | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 325 | 8.62 |
| 2026 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 100 | 8.62 |
| 2026 | October | Scales Lake | Channel Catfish | 401 | 8.62 |
| 2026 | October | Vann Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 95 | 8.62 |
| 2025 | November | Loon Pit | Muskie | 736 | 10.44 |
| 2025 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,140 | 10.62 |
| 2025 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 100 | 10.62 |
| 2024 | November | Loon Pit | Muskie | 149 | 11.33 |
| 2024 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 640 | 8.64 |
| 2024 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 100 | 8.64 |
| 2024 | October | Scales Lake | Channel Catfish | 556 | 8.64 |
| 2024 | October | Vann Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 110 | 8.64 |
| 2023 | November | Loon Pit | Muskie | 736 | 10.08 |
| 2023 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,140 | 9.52 |
| 2023 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 100 | 10.65 |
| 2023 | October | Vann Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.52 |
| 2022 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,640 | 7.88 |
| 2022 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 100 | 10.2 |
| 2022 | October | Loon Pit | Muskie | 736 | 8.63 |
| 2022 | October | Scales Lake | Channel Catfish | 2,112 | 7.42 |
| 2022 | October | Vann Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 160 | 7.85 |
| 2021 | November | Loon Pit | Muskie | 736 | 9.23 |
| 2021 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 912 | 11.02 |
| 2021 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 100 | 11.79 |
| 2021 | October | Vann Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 160 | 11.26 |
| 2021 | March | Chandler Park Pond | Largemouth Bass | 200 | 3.37 |
| 2020 | October | Boonville City Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,070 | 8.58 |
| 2020 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Bluegill | 750 | 1.7 |
| 2020 | October | Chandler Park Pond | Redear Sunfish | 250 | 1.5 |
| 2020 | October | Scales Lake | Channel Catfish | 528 | 9.38 |
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.
Bag and length rules in Warrick County
Start with the statewide table for Warrick County, then check any water the guide singles out. An annual DNR fishing license runs $23 for residents and $60 for nonresidents, under-18s exempt.
| 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) |
Ohio River rules by Warrick County
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | 6, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 12 inches No size limit on spotted bass |
| Hybrid striped, striped, white and yellow bass | 30, any combination of hybrid, striped, white, or yellow bass | No more than four fish may be 15 inches or longer |
| Rock Bass | 15 | no size limit |
| Blue Catfish | Unlimited | 13 inches; no more than one may be 35 inches or longer |
| Channel Catfish | Unlimited | 13 inches; no more than one may be 28 inches or longer |
| Flathead Catfish | Unlimited | 13 inches; no more than one may be 35 inches or longer |
| Crappie | 30 | no size limit |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 2, any combination of muskellunge or tiger muskellunge | 30 inches |
| Walleye, sauger and saugeye | 6, any combination of walleye, sauger, or hybrid walleye | 14 inches |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Unlimited | 25 inches (fork length) |
Named-water rules for Warrick County (3)
| Water (counties) | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Pit (Warrick) | Largemouth Bass | 18-inch minimum size limit and two fish daily bag limit |
| Loon Pit (Warrick) | Largemouth Bass | 18-inch minimum size limit and two fish daily bag limit |
| Chandler Town Lake (Warrick) | Black Bass | No minimum size limit |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Ohio River rows and reciprocity 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.
Indiana record fish tied to Warrick County
Nearest record catches to Warrick County, all inside 70 miles, are below.
| Species | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Catfish | 104 lb. | Ohio River | not printed | 1999 |
| Longnose Gar | 23 lb. 12.2 oz. | Ohio River | Floyd County | 2025 |
| Striped Bass | 40 lb. 3.8 oz. | Blue River (Crawford and Harrison Counties) | Harrison County | 2023 |
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.
Club and trail dates in Warrick County
Organizer pages put Warrick County water in 13 events, 2 of them upcoming.
Organizer schedule and results pages (the DNR publishes no tournament calendar); most listings are Indiana Bass Federation member club events; checked November 2026.
Warrick County bait counters and guides
Tackle stores in Warrick County
- Buck's & Jake's Outfitters LLCbait and tackle shop, Boonville
Guides for Warrick County water
- The Obsession Outdoorsfishing guide, (502) 548-6886
- Top 2% Guide Services LLCfishing guide, (573) 418-2148
- Twin Eagles Catfish Chartersfishing guide, (812) 719-6777
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.
Around Warrick County
Warrick County towns with a page
- Boonvillepop. 6,712
- Chandlerpop. 3,693
- Newburghpop. 3,344
Counties next to Warrick County
- Spencer County15 miles southeast
- Vanderburgh County18 miles west
- Pike County21 miles north
- Gibson County23 miles northwest
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Warrick County, on camera

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Warrick County lakes and streams, answered
Which Warrick County ramps sit on the DNR access layer?
There are 14 boat ramps on DNR records, including Alcoa boat ramp on Ohio River.
Which paged Warrick County lake is the biggest?
Boonville City Lake, at 9 acres (NHD outline area).
Which fish does the DNR list for Warrick County lakes?
Largemouth bass leads the count of lake pages within 50 miles, then bluegill, redear sunfish and catfish; the DNR names them on lake and access records.
Where can I restock jigs and line in Warrick County?
Buck's & Jake's Outfitters LLC is one of 1 shop listed in the county.
Which Indiana town houses the Warrick County clerk?
Boonville is the seat.
Which Indiana license covers a Warrick County trip?
An annual DNR fishing license runs $23 for residents and $60 for nonresidents, under-18s exempt.
What county pages sit beside Warrick County?
Going by distance, Spencer County, Vanderburgh County and Pike County come first.
Which DNR fisheries district covers Warrick County?
The DNR lake layer gives the county's own lakes the number for DNR fisheries district 6.
Which piers are listed in Warrick County?
The DNR layer lists 19 piers and shore sites, such as Boonville City Lake shore access.
Do clubs book Warrick County lakes for events?
13 events on file; the next is Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Tanners Creek (June 2027) on Ohio River, June 26, 2027.
Which Warrick County waters have limits of their own?
The guide lists 3 special regulation waters in this county, starting with Blue Grass Pit; the table above shows each.
Which Warrick County lakes show up in stocking data?
The DNR dashboard carries 190 rows; the newest lists 401 Channel Catfish, 8.62 in average (October 2026) in Scales Lake.
Where are the Ohio River ramps in Warrick County?
Warrick County fronts the Ohio River with 2 access sites recorded by the DNR.
Cast the pits and streams across Warrick County
Check the special regulation list before keeping fish.

