Indian Creek Reservoir Fishing
A 2,250-acre Louisiana reservoir in Rapides Parish.
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Sizing up Indian Creek Reservoir from the LDWF file
The LDWF management layer gives 2,250 acres for Indian Creek Reservoir, a reservoir of Rapides Parish. LDWF gives an average depth near 9 feet. Woodworth, about 6 miles away, is the nearest Census place. LDWF counts it within Alexander State Forest WMA.
Boaters can pick from 3 launches in the LDWF inventory (3 public). The Banks and Piers layer adds 1 pier or bank site. There are 1 artificial reefs on the LDWF map. LDWF lists District 3 for it.
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans layer (Size, average depth, popular species, cover, access and tips text), Census 2023 places, retrieved October 28, 2026. LDWF office: District 3; 1995 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360; 318-487-5881.
Species LDWF ties to Indian Creek Reservoir
At Indian Creek Reservoir, LDWF calls out Bass, crappie.
Baits and timing on Indian Creek Reservoir, per LDWF
Bass: in spring, sight fishing for bedded bass; crappie: under lights in 16-20 feet water in summer and winter
The cover LDWF describes in Indian Creek Reservoir
Hydrilla, stumps
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans text (popular species, fishing tips, cover; not a full species census), LOWA records and LDWF stocking; retrieved October 28, 2026.
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LDWF lists 1 freshwater reef sites in or beside Indian Creek Reservoir; target species and materials are as LDWF prints them.
| Reef | Deployed | Depth | Material | Target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Reef | 10/1/2018 | 14ft-16ft | PVC Structures | Bass/Crappie |
LDWF Freshwater Artificial Reefs layer (deployment, depth, material and target species as published), retrieved October 28, 2026.
Public and private launches around Indian Creek Reservoir
- Indian Creek Recreation Area2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Long Field Road Ramp on Indian Creek Reservoir1-lane sand ramp, public, fee, Public; pay to launch
- Martin Springs Boat Ramp on Indian Creek Reservoir1-lane concrete ramp, public
Piers and cleared banks at Indian Creek Reservoir
- Indian Creek Recreation Area, Alexander State Forestbank fishing, Bank access, restrooms
Shore access as LDWF describes it: Access at Indian Creek Recreation Areas
Second-choice LDWF launches around Indian Creek Reservoir
- Johnsons Landing on Cocodrie LakeCocodrie Lake, 10 miles south
- Ruby Boat Launch on Red RiverRed River, 11 miles northeast
- Clarks Landing on Cocodrie LakeCocodrie Lake, 11 miles south
- Poland Lock and Dam Launch on Red RiverRed River, 11 miles northeast
- Poland launch on Red RiverRed River, 11 miles northeast
- Grand Bend Boat Launch on Red RiverRed River, 11 miles northeast
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
Legal keepers at Indian Creek Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (largemouth and spotted) | 10 daily | Open year-round |
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
| White bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Yellow bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Sunfish (bream) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crappie (black and white) | 50 daily; 100 fish possession limit | Open year-round |
| Bowfin (choupique) | No daily limit; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
| Buffalo fish (or their hybrids) | 25 daily; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
| Catfish (blue, channel and flathead) | 100 daily in the aggregate. An angler may possess up to 25 undersized catfish of the three species combined.; Blue Catfish: 12" MLL; Channel Catfish: 11" MLL; Flathead Catfish: 14" MLL | Open year-round |
| Freshwater drum (gaspergou) | 25 daily; 12" MLL | Open year-round |
| Paddlefish | 2 daily (fish cannot be retained alive & cannot be harvested by snagging methods); 30" max lower jaw fork length | Open year-round |
| Shad | 50 pounds daily | Open year-round |
| Sturgeon | No legal harvest or possession | Closed (no legal harvest or possession) |
| Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crawfish | 150 pounds daily | Open year-round |
| Rainbow trout (Get Out & Fish! community ponds) | five fish per person (daily limit) | Stocked mid-January to early February, pending a decrease in water temperatures |
For Indian Creek Reservoir, statewide freshwater limits hold except where LDWF prints a change.
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Indian Creek Reservoir on the trail calendar
Every Indian Creek Reservoir event we found, with its source, sits on one page.
Indian Creek Reservoir beside the closest LDWF lakes
By the LDWF size figures, Cocodrie Lake heads the list at 6,000 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Average depth | Launches | LDWF reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Reservoir | 2,250 | 9 ft | 3 | 1 | |
| Cocodrie Lake | 10 miles south | 6,000 | 6 ft | 2 | 0 |
| Kincaid Lake | 15 miles northwest | 1,915 | 9 ft | 3 | 10 |
| Buhlow Lake | 15 miles north | 265 | 9 ft | 2 | 0 |
| Crooked Creek | 19 miles south | 400 | 1 | 0 | |
| Cotile Lake | 22 miles northwest | 1,775 | 10 ft | 2 | 0 |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Next Louisiana stops near Indian Creek Reservoir
More lakes and brakes by Indian Creek Reservoir
- Cocodrie Lake10 miles south
- Kincaid Lake15 miles northwest
- Buhlow Lake15 miles north
- Crooked Creek19 miles south
- Cotile Lake22 miles northwest
Where to buy shiners and crickets for Indian Creek Reservoir
- D & G Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Ville Platte, 10 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Alexandriasporting goods store, Alexandria, 11 miles
- Cooper's Wholesale Baitbait and tackle shop, Ball, 19 miles
- Holloway Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Pineville
Hiring a guide on Indian Creek Reservoir
- Fisher Fishing and More Lcharter, Deville, (318) 704-5794
Home bases for Indian Creek Reservoir
- Woodworth6 miles
- Glenmora12 miles
- Alexandria13 miles
The parish pages for Indian Creek Reservoir
- Rapides Parishseat: Alexandria
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Telling apart the fish of Indian Creek Reservoir by photo
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Settling the details of a day on Indian Creek Reservoir
Which corner of the Pelican State holds Indian Creek Reservoir?
It is in Rapides Parish, about 6 miles from Woodworth.
What size does LDWF give Indian Creek Reservoir?
Near 2,250 acres.
Where does a Louisiana bass boat go in at Indian Creek Reservoir?
3 launches, including Indian Creek Recreation Area (3 public in all).
What fish does LDWF list for Indian Creek Reservoir?
On the list: largemouth bass and white crappie.
Does Indian Creek Reservoir have its own fishing rules?
Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round.
Is a saltwater license needed on Indian Creek Reservoir?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How much water is under the boat at Indian Creek Reservoir?
Near 9 feet on average, LDWF says.
Who sells shiners and crickets near Indian Creek Reservoir?
Head to D & G Bait and Tackle, about 10 miles away, for bait and ice.
Does Indian Creek Reservoir have brush piles?
LDWF lists 1 reef sites.
Circle a Louisiana weekend for Indian Creek Reservoir
Check the creel limit before a fish goes in the ice chest.