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
Raccoon Lake
Parke County, Indiana · about 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
Level falling, calm this morning.
About Raccoon Lake
Raccoon Lake spreads over about 1,390 acres in Parke County, Indiana. It sits on the Raccoon Creek. Cecil M. Harden Lake, commonly called Raccoon Lake, is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir in Parke County, Indiana.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 17 miles. At about 670 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Rockville is about 7.7 miles west. Terre Haute, the nearest city, is about 25 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 670 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Raccoon Creek
- County
- Parke County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Raccoon Lake in Indiana usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Falling 3.0 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:30 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Raccoon Lake
- Rockvilleabout 7.7 mi west
- Greencastleabout 12 mi southeast
- Rockportabout 14 mi northwest
- Brazilabout 14 mi south
- Terre Hautenearest city, about 25 mi southwest
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Questions about Raccoon Lake
What fish are in Raccoon Lake?
Lakes like Raccoon Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Raccoon 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 Raccoon Lake?
About 1,390 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Raccoon Lake?
Rockville is about 7.7 miles west; Greencastle is about 12 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Raccoon Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Raccoon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
