The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Eagle Creek Reservoir
Marion County, Indiana · 1,400 acres (2.2 sq mi)
54°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Eagle Creek Reservoir
Eagle Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Marion County, Indiana, covering 1,400 acres. It was made by Eagle Creek Dam on the Eagle Creek. Eagle Creek Reservoir sits within Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 11.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 790 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 45 ft, with an average depth near 18 ft. The nearest town, Clermont, is about 1.3 miles south. The closest city is Indianapolis, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- 1,400 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 45 ft (average 18 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 790 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Eagle Creek Dam, Eagle Creek
- County
- Marion County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 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 Eagle Creek Reservoir 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. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
Steady over 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 7:28 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Creek Reservoir
- Clermontabout 1.3 mi south
- Speedwayabout 2.3 mi southeast
- Fairfield Heightsabout 3.4 mi west
- Brownsburgabout 4.2 mi west
- Indianapolisnearest city, about 8 mi southeast
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Questions about Eagle Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Eagle Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Eagle Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eagle Creek Reservoir?
About 45 ft at the deepest point, about 18 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Eagle Creek Reservoir?
1,400 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Creek Reservoir?
Clermont is about 1.3 miles south; Speedway is about 2.3 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
