Cecil M Harden Lake (IN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Cecil M Harden Lake?

Cecil M Harden Reservoir “Raccoon Lake” is a 2,060-acre lake located about an hour west of Indianapolis on Highway 36 near Rockville. With the main ramp being at the State Recreational Area and several more ramps scattered around the lake, access to the water is plentiful. During the warmer months when the lake is at summer pool, there are plenty of coves, bluff walls, and channel swings that provide great fishing spots. One of the more popular species to target is the striped bass where the current Indiana State record of 39.08 pounds was caught. Other common species targeted are largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and various panfish.

Q: What is Cecil M Harden Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Cecil M Harden Lake is a 1673.62 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Cecil M Harden Lake?

Cecil M Harden Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish, Common Carp.

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Cecil M Harden Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

13 Reports on Cecil M Harden Lake

3 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Omnia Fishing
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Docks)
Many of the permanent docks provide great cover for bass if they remain in the shallow waters. Throw the jig all around them, there is no wrong place to throw a jig. Black/Blue is a standard color.
Omnia recommended this gear for Cecil M Harden Lake, IN
Hotbait
Dirty Jigs Scott Canterbury Flippin Jig 3/8 oz / Black & Blue
$5.49
Strike King Rage Craw Black Blue Flake / 4"
$5.99
Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon 17lb / 200 Yards
$33.99
Daiwa Tatula 100 Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1
Out of Stock
St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods 7'1" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$150.00
Omnia Fishing
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  River Channels
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (River Channels)
As the lake rises in the spring follow the river channels up the lake. Steep ledges make for deeper water fast and throwing a spinnerbait is a great way to intercept bass when they are on the move.
Omnia recommended this gear for Cecil M Harden Lake, IN
Hotbait
War Eagle Screamin Eagle Tandem Spinnerbait 3/4 oz / White/Chartreuse
$7.79
War Eagle Screamin Eagle Tandem Spinnerbait 3/4 oz / White/Silver
$7.79
Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
$15.79
Daiwa Tatula CT 100 Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1
$149.99
Daiwa Tatula Series Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$159.99
LoganWolf
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Worming)
- Structure
  Rock Pile
Eric recommended this gear for Cecil M Harden Lake, IN
Hotbait
Berkley PowerBait Power Worm 7" / June Bug
$5.99
Owner Offset Shank Worm Hook 2/0
$3.99
Stren Original Monofilament 12lb / Clear/Blue
$7.99