Fishing near Greenwood, Indiana
Johnson County, population 63,830 (2020 Census).
- 13 milesto nearest lake page
- 0ramps nearby
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Greenwood for anglers, in short
Greenwood, a city in Johnson County, had 63,830 residents at the 2020 Census. Drive roughly 13 miles northeast and you reach Paul Ruster Park Pond, the closest lake guide.
Without a boat, head to Freedom Park, some 1 mile off.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Greenwood; miles are straight lines.
Paged lakes ranked by miles from Greenwood
| Lake | Distance | Area | Max depth | Kind | Ramps | Fish the DNR names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ruster Park Pond | 13 miles northeast | pond | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass | ||
| Krannert Lake | 14 miles northwest | lake | 0 | channel catfish, catfish, bluegill | ||
| Pogue's Run Art and Nature Park Pond | 14 miles north | pond | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass | ||
| Riverside Park Pond | 15 miles north | pond | 0 | catfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish | ||
| Mallard Marsh | 15 miles south | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Beaver Bottom | 15 miles south | lake | 1 | channel catfish, grass carp, largemouth bass |
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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Live streamflow by Greenwood
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lick Creek At Indianapolis, In | 2 cfs, 1.18 ft gage height | Nov 7 11:15 pm |
| Little Buck Creek At Tibbs Av Nr Indianapolis, In | 0 cfs, 3.07 ft gage height | Nov 7 10:45 pm |
| White River At Southport Rd At Indianapolis, In | 622 cfs, 4.49 ft gage height | Nov 7 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 7, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
NHD named flowlines, DNR river designations and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 5, 2026.
Where to launch near Greenwood, mapped
DNR ramps past 12 miles from Greenwood
- Mallard Marsh boat rampMallard Marsh, gravel ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only, 15 miles south
- White River-Riverside ParkWhite River, concrete ramp, no fee recorded, 15 miles north
- Beaver Bottom boat rampBeaver Bottom, concrete ramp, fishing pier, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded, Electric only, 15 miles south
- Henderson Bridge boat ramp on White RiverWhite River, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, 15 miles southwest
- Pisgah #2 boat rampPisgah Lake, concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded, Electric only, 16 miles south
Shore access a quick hop from Greenwood
- Freedom Parkshore access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, 1 mile
- Proctor Parkshore access, restrooms, no fee recorded, 3 miles
- Southwestway Park on White Rivershore access, restrooms, 8 miles
- White River Greenway Trail shore accessshore access, restrooms, no fee recorded, 9 miles
- White River Wapahani Trail Raymond Street shore accessshore access, no fee recorded, 10 miles
- White River Wapahani Trail New York Street shore accessshore access, lights, no fee recorded, 12 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.
Stocking up near Greenwood
The nearest tackle aisles to Greenwood
- Dick's Sporting Goods Greenwood, 1251 Us 31 Northsporting goods store, Greenwood, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Indianapolissporting goods store, Indianapolis, 3 miles
- Outdoorsman Sport Shopbait and tackle shop, Greenwood, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Greenwood, 1001 N State Road 135sporting goods store, Greenwood, 3 miles
- Santillan Marinamarina, Greenwood, 7 miles
- Honey Creek Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bargersville, 7 miles
- Reeder Trausch Marine Indymarina, Indianapolis, 7 miles
- Naptown Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Indianapolis, 11 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.
The record book around Greenwood
| Species | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Bass | 3 lb. | Sugar Creek (Hancock and Henry Counties) | Hancock County | 1969 |
| Bighead Carp | 53 lb. 8 oz. | White River | Pike County | 2000 |
| Flathead Catfish | 79 lb. 8 oz. | White River | Lawrence County | 1966 |
| Freshwater Drum | 30 lb. | White River | Martin County | 1963 |
| Sucker | 12 lb. 3.3 oz. | White River | Bartholemew County | 1991 |
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.
Fish a Greenwood angler may keep
The DNR fee table sets the yearly license at $23 for Indiana residents and $60 for everyone else.
| 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.
Beyond Greenwood
Other Hoosier bases by Greenwood
- New Whiteland3 miles
- Whiteland4 miles
- Southport4 miles
- Bargersville7 miles
- Beech Grove8 miles
Which county holds Greenwood
- Johnson Countyseat: Franklin
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Telling Greenwood fish apart from a photo
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What visitors to Greenwood ask about fishing
Which lake guide is nearest Greenwood?
Paul Ruster Park Pond, 13 miles northeast.
Which recorded ramp is the quickest run from Greenwood?
The DNR layer has none within 12 miles of town.
Where can Greenwood anglers fish with no boat at all?
Freedom Park is nearest, 1 mile away.
Which tackle seller is listed closest to Greenwood?
Dick's Sporting Goods Greenwood is listed 2 miles from town.
Which county page covers Greenwood?
It lies in Johnson County.
What does a non-Hoosier pay to fish near Greenwood?
The DNR nonresident annual license costs $60, or $15 for a single day.
Which lake near Greenwood has the most area?
Paul Ruster Park Pond, 13 miles away.
Which other towns are a quick drive from Greenwood?
Nearby towns are New Whiteland (3 miles), Whiteland (4 miles) and Southport (4 miles).
Did a state record fish come from near Greenwood?
Rock Bass, 3 lb., 1969, from Sugar Creek.
Choose your water near Greenwood
Lake pages list ramps, depths and special rules.