Fishing near Anderson, Indiana
Madison County, population 54,788 (2020 Census).
- 3 milesto nearest lake page
- 5ramps nearby
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Anderson as a fishing base
Census 2020 put the population of Anderson, a city in Madison County, at 54,788. The closest paged lake is Shadyside Lake, near 3 miles north of town. The shortest tow to a ramp is 2 miles, to Edgewater Park on White River.
About 4 miles away, Mounds State Park on White River needs no boat.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Anderson; miles are straight lines.
Anderson area lakes, by distance
| Lake | Distance | Area | Max depth | Kind | Ramps | Fish the DNR names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyside Lake | 3 miles north | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Falls Park Pond | 6 miles southwest | pond | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish | ||
| Koteewi Lake | 14 miles west | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie | ||
| Flat Fork Creek Park Pond B | 15 miles southwest | pond | 1 | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Flat Fork Creek Park Pond A | 15 miles southwest | pond | 1 | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass | ||
| Province Pond | 16 miles southeast | pond | 1 | 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. 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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- Fall Creek (Delaware and Hamilton Counties)11 miles, 1 DNR access site, 4 USGS gauges
Current flow near Anderson
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Anderson, In | 132 cfs, 4.33 ft gage height | Nov 6 9:30 pm |
| White River At Raible Avenue At Anderson, In | 127 cfs, 2.41 ft gage height | Nov 6 10:00 pm |
| Stony Creek At Fishersburg, In | 2 cfs, 3.55 ft gage height | Nov 6 9:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 6, 2026 10:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
NHD named flowlines, DNR river designations and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 5, 2026.
Pins around Anderson
- Edgewater Park on White RiverWhite River, boat ramp, no fee recorded, 2 miles
- Derby Downs Park on White RiverWhite River, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, no fee recorded, 2 miles
- Shadyside ParkShadyside Lake, concrete ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, Electric only, 3 miles
- Perkinsville Public Access Site on White RiverWhite River, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, 10 miles
- Strawtown boat ramp on White RiverWhite River, concrete ramp, ADA access, lights, no fee recorded, 11 miles
DNR shore sites handy to Anderson
- Mounds State Park on White Rivershore access, restrooms, fee: Entry Fee, 4 miles
- Falls Park Pondshore access, ADA access, restrooms, lights, fee: Entry Fee, 7 miles
- Morrows Meadows Park on White Rivershore access, restrooms, no fee recorded, 12 miles
- Koteewi Prairie Park on White Rivershore access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, 14 miles
- Geist Park on Fall Creek (Delaware and Hamilton Counties)shore access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, 15 miles
- Westend Overlook shore access on White Rivershore access, no fee recorded, 15 miles
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.
Tackle and guides near Anderson
Bait stores handy to Anderson
- Aqua Marine of Anderson Incmarina, Anderson, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Noblesvillesporting goods store, Noblesville, 15 miles
- Cabela's Noblesvillesporting goods store, Noblesville, 15 miles
Yellow Pages, chain store and DNR property listings (miles only for shops with an exact point); DNR licensed guide list and tourism bureau charter listings; read November 5, 2026.
State record weights from water near Anderson
| Species | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bass | 2 lb. 15 oz. | Morse Reservoir | Hamilton County | 2000 |
| Rock Bass | 3 lb. | Sugar Creek (Hancock and Henry Counties) | Hancock County | 1969 |
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. Waters within 40 miles.
Size and bag rules for Anderson anglers
Indiana residents buy the annual license for $23; out-of-state anglers spend $60.
| 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. Lake and river pages print any special regulation entry. Indiana DNR license fees (license year April 1 to March 31), read November 5, 2026.
Neighbouring pages for Anderson
Other towns around Anderson
- Edgewood3 miles
- Chesterfield5 miles
- Pendleton7 miles
- Daleville7 miles
- Middletown8 miles
The county page holding Anderson
- Madison Countyseat: Anderson
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Lakes and stream bends close to Anderson, in pictures
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Anderson anglers ask
Which Indiana lake is the quick hop from Anderson?
Shadyside Lake, 3 miles north.
Which DNR ramp serves a Anderson boater?
Edgewater Park on White River, a run of 2 miles.
Which DNR pier is handy for Anderson?
Roughly 4 miles out, at Mounds State Park on White River.
Which bait store is nearest Anderson?
Aqua Marine of Anderson Inc is listed 3 miles from town.
Which county guide lists Anderson?
Madison County, Indiana.
Must a Anderson visitor carry an Indiana license?
The yearly license for a non-Hoosier is $60, or $15 for a single day.
Which nearby lake lets a Anderson boater roam most?
Shadyside Lake, 3 miles away.
Which Indiana communities neighbour Anderson?
In order of distance, Edgewood (3 miles), Chesterfield (5 miles) and Pendleton (7 miles).
Is any Hoosier record from a lake by Anderson?
Yellow Bass, 2 lb. 15 oz., 2000, from Morse Reservoir.
Stay in Anderson and fish each sunrise
Every Indiana ramp page leads with a directions link.