Lake Freeman Fishing
Carroll and White counties holds this lake, 1,569 acres (NHD outline area).
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Sizing up Lake Freeman from the Indiana map
Mapped at 1,569 acres (NHD outline area), Lake Freeman is a lake lying in Carroll and White counties. Groceries and gas are nearest in Monticello, around 2 miles away.
The DNR Where to Fish layer plots 1 boat ramp on it. The DNR also maps 1 shore site for fishing without a boat. The DNR has logged 55 stocking rows for it.
Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure. Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Census 2023 places.
DNR layer entries describing Lake Freeman
- Owner (DNR)State
- DNR districtDNR fisheries district 1
- Public freshwater lakeon the Indiana list of public freshwater lakes
The DNR layer supplied every entry above for Lake Freeman.
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
DNR-listed fish at Lake Freeman
Labels follow the DNR wording for Lake Freeman: its lake layer, access sites, stocking rows and record list; it is not a catch report.
Indiana DNR lake layer and Fishing Access Sites species fields, Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; 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.
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| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Freeman- City Park | boat ramp | concrete ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | Public Freshwater Lake |
Docks, piers and banks on Lake Freeman
| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Freeman- Norway Dam shore access | shore access | ADA access, no fee recorded | NIPSCO |
Other ramps if Lake Freeman is busy
- Monticello boat ramp on Tippecanoe RiverTippecanoe River, 2 miles north
- Oakdale Dam boat ramp on Tippecanoe RiverTippecanoe River, 5 miles south
- Pittsburg Public Access Site on Wabash RiverWabash River, 9 miles south
- French Post Park on Wabash RiverWabash River, 9 miles east
- Lake Cicott boat rampLake Cicott, 12 miles east
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.
DNR stocking rows for Lake Freeman
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,470 | 1.34 |
| 2025 | March | Largemouth Bass | 2,700 | |
| 2024 | June | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,470 | 1.33 |
| 2024 | April | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | |
| 2023 | June | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,470 | 1.07 |
| 2022 | August | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,470 | 1.12 |
| 2022 | June | Walleye | 38,229 | 1.34 |
| 2021 | June | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.55 |
| 2020 | June | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,470 | 1.6 |
| 2019 | June | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,470 | 1.46 |
| 2019 | May | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | June | Hybrid Striped Bass | 27,014 | 1.05 |
The stocking dashboard holds these Lake Freeman releases.
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Bag and size rules that apply at Lake Freeman
| Species as printed | 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) |
A special regulation entry for Lake Freeman would override the statewide row.
- Walleye size lineWalleye taken from all public waters (lakes, rivers, and streams) south of State Road 26 must be 14 inches or longer. Walleye taken north of State Road 26 must be 16 inches in length or longer, except for: Bass Lake (Starke County) and Wolf Lake (Lake County); minimum size 14 inches Lake George (Steuben County); minimum size 15 inches Wall Lake (LaGrange County); minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye There is no minimum size requirement for saugeye on all state waters, except for Huntingburg Lake (Dubois County), Glenn Flint Lake (Putnam County), and Sullivan Lake …
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
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.
State-record fish from Lake Freeman
| Species | Weight as printed | Year | Water as listed | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bass | 4 lb. 3 oz. | 1965 | Lake Freeman | Carroll |
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.
Takeoffs and weigh-ins at Lake Freeman
A separate Indiana page holds the Lake Freeman schedule and winners.
Nearby lakes lined up with Lake Freeman
Of the five closest lake pages, Lake Cicott has the largest outline at 78 acres (NHD outline area).
| Lake | Distance | Size | DNR ramps | Stocking rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Freeman | this lake | 1,569 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 55 |
| Lake Shafer | 6 miles north | not printed | 0 | 70 |
| Lake Cicott | 12 miles east | 78 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
| Prophetstown Fishing Pond | 14 miles south | not printed | 0 | 0 |
| Bicentennial Nature Park Little Pond | 19 miles south | not printed | 0 | 0 |
| Eller Pond | 19 miles southeast | not printed | 1 | 0 |
Indiana DNR lake layer, NHD outline areas, DNR Fishing Access Sites and stocking dashboard; read November 5, 2026.
Around the edges of Lake Freeman
Lakes in the same part of Indiana as Lake Freeman
- Lake Shafer6 miles north
- Lake Cicott12 miles east
- Prophetstown Fishing Pond14 miles south
- Bicentennial Nature Park Little Pond19 miles south
- Eller Pond19 miles southeast
Picking up nightcrawlers and minnows near Lake Freeman
- Tall Timbers Marinamarina, Monticello, 2 miles
- Norway Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Monticello, 4 miles
- Twin Lakes Fish & Gamebait and tackle shop, Monticello, 4 miles
- Lake Shafer Boat Rentalsmarina, Monticello, 5 miles
- Tall Timbers Marina Lake Shafermarina, Monticello, 8 miles
- BJ's Breezy Hill Bait Shop, LLCbait and tackle shop, Monticello, 8 miles
Hoosier towns sitting near Lake Freeman
- Monticello2 miles
- Brookston10 miles
- Delphi10 miles
County guides tied to Lake Freeman
- Carroll Countyseat: Delphi
- White Countyseat: Monticello
Piscifun picks for a day out on Lake Freeman
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Picture ID for the fish swimming at Lake Freeman
Photo: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, CC BY 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
What the bait counter hears about Lake Freeman
Which Hoosier town sits nearest the shore of Lake Freeman?
The DNR files it under Carroll and White counties, about 2 miles from Monticello.
Is Lake Freeman a large lake for Indiana?
1,569 acres (NHD outline area).
How many DNR ramps serve Lake Freeman?
The DNR shows just Lake Freeman- City Park.
Which species does the DNR list for Lake Freeman?
DNR sources name largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, hybrid striped bass, walleye and white bass.
How many black bass may an Indiana angler keep from Lake Freeman?
The statewide lake row reads: 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, size 14 inches.
Can I fish Lake Freeman without paying a fee to the state?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Youth under 18 are exempt.
Is Lake Freeman good without a boat?
One DNR shore site is mapped there: Lake Freeman- Norway Dam shore access.
Is there a bait shop by Lake Freeman?
Our list starts with Tall Timbers Marina, about 2 miles away,.
Which record row names Lake Freeman?
White Bass, 4 lb. 3 oz. (1965), is on the DNR record list for this water; the DNR list shown here leaves out angler names.
Is Lake Freeman on the stocking dashboard?
The latest dashboard row: 2,700 Largemouth Bass (March 2025).
Hitch up for Lake Freeman this weekend
Fees, stamps and special rules are on the license page.