Cataract Lake
Reservoir · Owen County, Indiana
Cagles Mill Lake — west-central Indiana bass and crappie
Cataract Lake (officially Cagles Mill Lake) is a 1,400-acre Army Corps reservoir on Mill Creek in Owen and Putnam counties, near Spencer and Cloverdale. Indiana's first federal flood-control reservoir, Cataract is named for the impressive 86-foot Upper and Lower Cataract Falls just upstream — among the largest waterfalls in Indiana. The reservoir is best known for largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Hybrid striped bass have been stocked periodically. The Lieber SRA on the south shore is the main public access with two ramps, a beach, marina, and campground. Cunot Ramp on the north shore provides additional access. Smaller and quieter than Monroe or Patoka, Cataract is a favorite among kayak and small-boat anglers.
Access Points & Ramps
Public ramps, marinas, and shore-fishing access maintained by Indiana DNR, Army Corps, or local agencies.
Lieber SRA Main Ramp
Boat ramp, marina, beach
Cloverdale, IN
Main public access
Cunot Ramp
Boat ramp
Spencer, IN
Cagles Mill Dam
Shore fishing, tailwater
Cloverdale, IN
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Hubbard's Spring Lake LLC.
Mooresville, IN
★ 4.5Big Jim's fishing and hunting gear
Spencer, IN
★ 4.6Bruce's Bait shop
Jasonville, IN
★ 4.7Going, Going, Gone!
Terre Haute, IN
★ 4Jack's Live Bait & Tackle
Brazil, IN
★ 4.9JL Waters
Bloomington, IN
★ 4.7Rusted Hook Outfitters
Sullivan, IN
★ 4.4Tackle Service Center
Mooresville, IN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Cataract Lake. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Plan Your Trip to Cataract Lake
- Weather forecast for Cataract Lake — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 39.4756°N, 86.8761°W — Get Directions
- Check the latest DNR fishing report for current conditions
- Review Indiana fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- An Indiana fishing license is required for ages 18+ — buy online at IN.gov
Data sourced from Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Last verified: April 26, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.