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
Prairie Creek Reservoir
Delaware County, Indiana · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Prairie Creek Reservoir
In Delaware County, Indiana, Prairie Creek Reservoir covers about 1,130 acres; it is a reservoir. Prairie Creek Reservoir is a reservoir southeast of Muncie, Indiana, managed by the City of Muncie.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles with roughly 10.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 990 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Parker City, is about 4.8 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 990 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Delaware County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Prairie 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 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 7:24 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Prairie Creek Reservoir
- Parker Cityabout 4.8 mi northeast
- Muncieabout 5.9 mi northwest
- Farmlandabout 8.2 mi northeast
- Yorktownabout 11 mi west
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Questions about Prairie Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Prairie Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Prairie 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 Prairie Creek 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 Prairie Creek Reservoir?
About 1,130 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Prairie Creek Reservoir?
Parker City is about 4.8 miles northeast; Muncie is about 5.9 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Prairie Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Prairie Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
