| The State Record for Black Crappie in Indiana is 4 | | | | water-supply lake and covers approximately 1,350 |
| pounds, 11 ounces. Black Crappie prefer water | | | | acres. It has an average depth of 18 feet with a |
| temperatures of 68 to 72 Degrees, and deeper, slow | | | | maximum depth of 45 feet. |
| moving waters. | | | | An ample amount of cover is available towards the |
| Rules and Regulations | | | | upper end of the lake. |
| Like other states, Indiana requires you to purchase a | | | | MORSE RESERVOIR - Morse Reservoir is a water |
| fishing license before fishing in any public waters in | | | | supply reservoir owned by the Indianapolis Water |
| Indiana. The only exception to this is in private ponds | | | | Company. The lake spans over 1,350 acres, and can |
| and lakes. To obtain a residential fishing license, you | | | | reach a depth of up to 45 feet in some areas. |
| must have lived in Indiana for a minimum of 60 days. | | | | Beware, as some spots on the lake are very narrow. |
| All others will be issued a none-resident license. | | | | There is a large amount of cover available throughout |
| You can purchase your license online though the | | | | the entire lake. Wooded areas and submerged logs |
| Indiana government website, or at any local retailer, | | | | provide the essential cover needed for Crappie |
| DNR office, by phone, or by mail. | | | | fishing. |
| Indiana allows for a few exemptions. If you are over | | | | SULLIVAN LAKE - Sullivan Lake is in the |
| the age of 65 you are not required to obtain a fishing | | | | southwestern parts of Indiana near the town of |
| license, however you must carry a valid ID stating | | | | Sullivan. This is a small lake, only covering 461 acres. |
| your age and area of residence. If you are under the | | | | The average depth is 10 feet, with spots up to 25 |
| age of 17, or legally blind, you are not required to | | | | feet deep. The primary fish found in Sullivan Lake is |
| purchase a license. All military personal on leave may | | | | white crappie. About 50% of all fisherman fishing on |
| fish without a license as long as you carry your leave | | | | Sullivan lake are fishing for Crappie. |
| orders with you at all times, and Indiana is your home | | | | One interesting fact about Lake Sullivan is the fact |
| state. | | | | that the crappie feed largely on bug instead of other |
| Indiana Hot Spots | | | | small fish, despite the large amount of shad available |
| EAGLE CREEK RESERVOIR - Eagle Creek Reservoir | | | | in the lake. Biologists studied the stomach contents |
| is 10 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis and | | | | of the Crappie to find a large amount of caddis fly |
| just off Interstate 465. It was impounded as a | | | | larvae. |