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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Morse Reservoir
Hamilton County, Indiana · 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
Level 809 ft, calm this morning.
About Morse Reservoir
Morse Reservoir is a reservoir in Hamilton County, Indiana, covering 1,500 acres. It sits on the Cicero Creek. Morse Reservoir, created in 1956 by damming Cicero Creek, supplies drinking water to the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
It stretches about 5 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 810 ft above sea level. Cicero sits right on the water.
- Size
- 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 810 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Cicero Creek
- County
- Hamilton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Morse 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.
- 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
5 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
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 7:27 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Morse Reservoir
- Ciceroon the shore
- Arcadiaabout 2.1 mi north
- Noblesvilleabout 2.7 mi south
- Westfieldabout 4.3 mi southwest
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Questions about Morse Reservoir
What fish are in Morse Reservoir?
Lakes like Morse 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 Morse Reservoir?
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 Morse Reservoir?
1,500 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Morse Reservoir?
Cicero is on the shore; Arcadia is about 2.1 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Morse Reservoir?
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.
Morse Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
