Geist Reservoir
Geist Reservoir is one of the lakes in Indiana. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (15 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Geist Reservoir is a reservoir in the northeastern part of metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was constructed in 1943 by damming Fall Creek to provide water for Indianapolis. Upon completion, Geist Reservoir was the second-largest man-made lake in Indiana, providing approximately 6,900,000,000 US gallons (2.6×1010 L; 5.7×109 imp gal) of water. It is now the 5th largest reservoir behind Monroe Lake (10,750 acres), Patoka Lake (8,800 acres), Brookville Lake (5,260 acres), and Cecil M. Harden Lake/Raccoon Lake (2,060 acres). The reservoir is located primarily in the northeast corner of Indianapolis and the southeast corner of Fishers, but small parts reach into the nearby towns of Lawrence, Fortville, and McCordsville.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Geist Reservoir?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Geist Reservoir?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Geist Reservoir?
Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Geist Reservoir right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 23%.