Where We Go
Monroe Reservoir – South Central Indiana
Approximately 65 miles South of Indianapolis
10,750 acres of water
Target Fish: Hybrid Striped Bass (Wipers)
Note: I launch at the Four Winds Marina area, as this is closest to the areas that I have found to be the best fishing. The directions to Four Winds Marina are as follows:
Directions from Indianapolis:
- South on SR 37 towards Bloomington. (Approximately 50 miles.)
- Continue on SR 37 past Bloomington and towards Bedford. You will see a brown state park sign on the right side of SR 37 that says “Fairfax S.R.A.” and a sign to Smithville.
- Turn left (East) onto this road and continue until you come to a four way stop sign. This will be Smithville.
- Go through stop sign and continue to next stop sign. There should be a cemetery in front of you.
- Turn right at this stop and continue on this road. This will take you to Four Winds Marina. There are 2 boat ramps at the marina. I use the one on the right side (New ramp).
Raccoon Reservoir (Cecil M. Harden)-Western Indiana
Approximately 45 miles West of Indianapolis
2,060 acres of water
Target Fish: Striped Bass, White Bass
Note: I launch at Raccoon State Park as this has the best ramp and facilities for my guests. It is also closest to the areas I have found to be the best fishing. The directions to Raccoon State Park are as follows:
Directions from Indianapolis:
- From the West side of Indianapolis, take Rockville Road West –(U.S. 36) approximately 45 miles.
- You will go through several small towns (Danville, New Winchester, Bainbridge) before you come to the lake.
- You will cross the lake on a bridge.
- The first boat ramp you will see after you cross the lake will be Hollandsburg. Do not turn here!
- The next ramp is the State Park which will be on your left.
- Turn into the State Park and continue to the boat ramp. The park road ends at the ramp.
