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BEALL WOODS LAKE
Lake Information
County: Wabash
Acreage: 14
Average Depth: 3.51 feet
Shoreline Length: 0.5 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Electric only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
Trout stocked in fall
Trout stocked in spring
Maps are not intended for navigation.
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
750 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
450 |
Additional information for stocking on Beall Woods Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Bluegill at Beall Woods Lake are abundant. Bluegill size structure remains constant as most harvestable fish are between 6.0 and 7.5 inches. Bluegill fishing at Beall Woods Lake is expected to be fair to good and anglers are encouraged to harvest fish to allow growth rates to increase. There are no size or harvest limits for sunfish. | |
Good | Anglers continue to report good catches of channel catfish. Many fish reported and collected during electro fishing surveys are 16 inches or better. Fishing prospects for channel catfish are expected to be good. There is a daily harvest limit of 6 fish per day. | |
Fair | Black and white crappie are present in Beall Woods Lake and fishing as reported from anglers has been fair. Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs. Currently there are no size or creel limits for crappie at Beall Woods Lake. | |
Good | Largemouth bass population indices are at recommended ranges and a good representation of size structure exists. Bass abundance is good, as measured by catch per unit of effort of electro fishing, but has declined to 82 fish/hr from 120 fish/hr (2018-2022 average). Many fish between 0.5 to 1.5 pounds are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers. Bass fishing is expected to be good. There is a 15 inch minimum size limit for bass and the daily harvest limit is 6 fish per day. | |
Location: Beall Woods Lake is located in Wabash County within Beall Woods State Park, near the Wabash River, five miles south of Mt. Carmel.
Description: Beall Woods Lake is a borrow lake constructed in 1972 in Beall Woods State Park. Beall Woods Lake has a surface area of 14 acres, a maximum depth of 13 feet, and an average depth of 3.5 feet. The lake has 1,500 feet of shoreline and a watershed of 150 acres. Beall Woods Lake is a small fertile lake that tends to get dense stands of submerged aquatic vegetation during warmer months.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Recent survey data suggests Beall Woods Lake is currently supporting a balanced fishery. Fish most commonly sought after by anglers include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.
Additional Lake Information: There is a boat ramp, but boats are limited to electric motors only.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth Bass: 15" minimum length limit; 6 fish daily limit
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Boone LaHood618-393-6732
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