The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Brookville Lake
Franklin County, Indiana · 5,250 acres (8.2 sq mi)
58°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Brookville Lake
Brookville Lake spreads over 5,250 acres in Franklin County, Indiana. Brookville Lake Dam holds it back on the East Fork of the Whitewater River. Brookville Lake, built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1974 on the East Fork of the Whitewater River, lies between Mounds State Recreation Area and Whitewater Memorial State Park.
From end to end it runs about 12.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 39 miles. At about 740 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Brookville, is about 1.3 miles south. The closest city is Hamilton, about 22 miles away.
- Size
- 5,250 acres (8.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 39 miles
- End to end
- About 12.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 740 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Brookville Lake Dam, East Fork of the Whitewater River
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Brookville Lake
The fish here: bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, catfish, walleye, crappie, muskie, trout and white bass. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 0.9 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Brookville Lake
- Brookvilleabout 1.3 mi south
- Libertyabout 3.3 mi northeast
- Connersvilleabout 8.1 mi northwest
- Oxfordabout 12 mi east
- Hamiltonnearest city, about 22 mi east
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Questions about Brookville Lake
What fish are in Brookville Lake?
Brookville Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, catfish, walleye, crappie, muskie, trout and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Brookville Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Brookville Lake?
5,250 acres, with about 39 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Brookville Lake?
Brookville is about 1.3 miles south; Liberty is about 3.3 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Brookville Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Brookville Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
