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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Redear sunfish

9 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Timber Ridge Lake is a lake located in Owen County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Bluegill, and Redear sunfish.

Location

39°14′49.2″N 86°44′22.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Timber Ridge Lake, IN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Indiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Common carp

Common carp

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.A bow and arrow or crossbow can be used year-round at any time of day to take Asian carp, bowfin, buffalo fish, common carp, gar, shad, and suckers from streams, rivers, and non-flowing waters (including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs). A fishing license is required to use a bow and arrow or crossbow as fishing equipment. Bowfin, buffalo fish, carp, gar, shad, and sucker from Lake Michigan can be taken with a bow and arrow. A gig, fish spear, speargun, or underwater spear can be used year-round at any time of day to take Asian carp, bowfin, buffalo fish, common carp, gar, shad, and suckers from non-flowing waters (including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs) and the following large rivers: Kankakee River, upstream to the SR 55 bridge Maumee River, upstream to the Anthony Boulevard bridge in Fort Wayne St. Joseph River, upstream from Twin Branch Dam in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties Tippecanoe River, upstream to one-half mile below its confluence with Big Creek
in Carroll County. Fish spears and fish
gigs cannot be used in, on, or adjacent to Tippecanoe River from a half-mile below its juncture with Big Creek in Carroll County upstream to the Oakdale Dam. Wabash River, upstream to SR 13 in Wabash White River, upstream from the Wabash River to the junction of East and West forks White River/East Fork, upstream to the dam at the south edge of Columbus White River/West Fork, upstream to the dam below Harding Street in Indianapolis 
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Cyprinus carpio
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season. Exception: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County, Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County, and Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per day
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Season open: year-round
Redear sunfish

Redear sunfish

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.Exception: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County, Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County, and Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per day
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis microlophus, Shellcracker
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Local laws and licenses

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Cities nearby

Spencer

3.2 miles away

Ellettsville

6.3 miles away

Gosport

8.2 miles away

Solsberry

11.3 miles away

Stanford

11.5 miles away

Patricksburg

12.7 miles away

Bloomington

12.8 miles away

Paragon

13.9 miles away

Worthington

15.6 miles away

Poland

17.7 miles away

Smithville-Sanders

17.8 miles away

Harrodsburg

18.7 miles away

Eminence

19.7 miles away

Middlebury

20.4 miles away

Martinsville

20.9 miles away

Owensburg

21.9 miles away

Saline City

22.5 miles away

Judah

22.5 miles away

Putnamville

23.6 miles away

Jasonville

25.3 miles away

Centerton

26.1 miles away

Monrovia

27.1 miles away

Stilesville

27.5 miles away

Brazil

28.0 miles away

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FAQ about Timber Ridge Lake fishing

📍 Where is Timber Ridge Lake located?
Timber Ridge Lake is a lake located in Owen County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°14′49.2″N 86°44′22.1″W
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🎣 Where on Timber Ridge Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Timber Ridge Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Timber Ridge Lake?
The most common species in Timber Ridge Lake are:
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Redear sunfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Timber Ridge Lake fishing reports?
The latest Timber Ridge Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Timber Ridge Lake?

Fishing in Indiana requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online and at licensed vendors.

In Indiana, no fishing license is required for anglers under 18. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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