Fishing near Muncie, Indiana
Delaware County, population 65,194 (2020 Census).
- 3 milesto nearest lake page
- 1ramp nearby
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What Muncie offers a Hoosier angler
Muncie is a city of Delaware County; 2020 Census population 65,194. Mansfield Park Pond sits around 3 miles to the southeast, the first lake with a page. Nearby, Prairie Creek Reservoir leads on size with 1,258 acres (NHD outline area). Prairie Creek Reservoir boat ramp, roughly 8 miles off, is the nearest ramp on the DNR layer.
Bicentennial Overlook shore access on White River offers shore fishing under a mile out.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Muncie; miles are straight lines.
Lakes in reach of Muncie
| Lake | Distance | Area | Max depth | Kind | Ramps | Fish the DNR names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Park Pond | 3 miles southeast | pond | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish | ||
| Prairie Creek Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 1,258 acres (NHD outline area) | reservoir | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | |
| Summit Lake (Henry County) | 13 miles south | 819 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 2 | bluegill, redear sunfish, common carp | |
| Province Pond | 14 miles south | pond | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Shadyside Lake | 15 miles west | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | ||
| Henry County Memorial Park Lake | 17 miles south | lake | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass, channel 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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Stream readings around Muncie
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Muncie, In | 36 cfs, 4.08 ft gage height | Nov 6 9:30 pm |
| Buck Creek At Yorktown, In | 29 cfs, 4.22 ft gage height | Nov 6 10:15 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.
Ramps, piers and lakes plotted around Muncie
- Prairie Creek Reservoir boat rampPrairie Creek Reservoir, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, fee: Entry Fee, Speed Limit, 8 miles
Boatless options around Muncie
- Bicentennial Overlook shore access on White Rivershore access, lights, no fee recorded, under a mile
- McCulloch Park on White Rivershore access, no fee recorded, under a mile
- Westside Park on White Rivershore access, no fee recorded, 1 mile
- Riverview Park on White Rivershore access, no fee recorded, 1 mile
- Westend Overlook shore access on White Rivershore access, no fee recorded, 2 miles
- Mansfield Parkshore access, no fee recorded, 3 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.
Muncie bait and guide listings
Hooks and line for Muncie anglers
- JBC Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Muncie, under a mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods Munciesporting goods store, Muncie, 2 miles
- Lighthouse Bait & Tackle, 2830 E Memorial Drbait and tackle shop, Muncie, 3 miles
- Boatman's Marina & Power Sportsmarina, Muncie, 6 miles
- Lighthouse Bait & Tackle, 6330 S County Road 575 Ebait and tackle shop, Selma, 8 miles
- Michael's Dry Dock Marinamarina, Selma, 8 miles
- Bait Tapleybait and tackle shop, New Castle, 14 miles
Hiring a guide out of Muncie
- Chucks Guide Servicecharter, (937) 733-2966
- Isaacs Guiding Servicefishing guide, (765) 265-5317
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.
Record lines for lakes by Muncie
| 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.
Guide rows for Muncie visitors
Hoosiers 18 and up pay $23 for a year of fishing; anglers from other states pay $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.
Close to Muncie
Neighbouring places to Muncie
- Yorktown6 miles
- Eaton9 miles
- Parker City10 miles
- Daleville10 miles
- Albany11 miles
County fishing page covering Muncie
- Delaware Countyseat: Muncie
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Muncie, on camera
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Fishing near Muncie, answered
Which paged lake can Muncie anglers reach soonest?
Mansfield Park Pond, 3 miles southeast.
How many miles separate Muncie from a public ramp?
Prairie Creek Reservoir boat ramp is the nearest, 8 miles away.
Where can kids try a pier close to Muncie?
It is Bicentennial Overlook shore access on White River, under a mile off.
Which shop near Muncie keeps a minnow tank?
JBC Outfitters is listed under a mile from town.
Inside which county line is Muncie?
Delaware County; its county page maps every DNR ramp.
What does the DNR charge a Muncie visitor to fish?
Out-of-state anglers buy a $60 annual Indiana license, or $15 for a single day.
Which lake around Muncie maps the widest?
Prairie Creek Reservoir maps at 1,258 acres (NHD outline area) and lies 8 miles off.
Which Hoosier towns flank Muncie?
The nearest town guides: Yorktown (6 miles), Eaton (9 miles) and Parker City (10 miles).
Which record list lines name water around Muncie?
Yellow Bass, 2 lb. 15 oz., 2000, from Morse Reservoir.
Leave Muncie at first light
Each lake or river named above opens its own Indiana guide.