Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
Sundance Lake
Sundance Lake was built for fishing. Now, one of the most scenic spots on the forest, this 5.3 acre lake near Spurgeons Corner and Becks Grove in Brown County was constructed in 1992 through the cooperation of the Indiana B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Fish and Wildlife, Soil Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. The partners wanted to expand fishing opportunities in that part of the forest.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open year-round. |
|---|---|
| Fees: | none |
| Permit Info: | none |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | There is no designated swimming beach provided and this lake is not conducive to swimming. Indiana state law mandates a person must not swim or allow a child or other person in their care to swim at a location other than a designated beach during designated hours. State law does allow swimmers to swim from a watercraft between sunrise and sunset in a reservoir property. Please use caution. |
| Closest Towns: | Spurgeons Corner, IN |
| Water: | none |
| Restroom: | none |
| Operated By: | USFS, Brownstown Ranger District, 811 Constitution Avenue, Bedford, IN 47421; Phone: 812-275-5987 |
General Information
Directions: To reach Sundance Lake from the south, take Hwy 135 north from Highway 50 (junction is just west of Brownstown). Go north approximately 15 miles to a 3-way stop. Stay on 135 which veers right at this junction for 0.6 mile, then take the first gravel road (1190 N), to the right. Cross a bridge and stay on 1190 N. for 0.8 mile. Turn left and go north for 2.2 miles. Then turn left on a graveled forest road. Approximately 0.2 mile down this road is a turn off to the Sundance Lake parking lot. GPS Coordinates: Lat- 39o 3' 48.314"N, Long- 86o 6' 38.841"WActivities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Sundance Lake has been stocked with bluegill, redear, bass and channel catfish and offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the area.
| Fish Species | bluegill, redear, bass and channel catfish |
| Fishing Mode | boats or shore |
| Fishing Platform | Yes - 2 fishing piers |
| Cleaning Station | none |
| Accessible Platform | 2 accessible fishing piers |
| Water Temperature | Depends on season. |
| Fishing Method | Fishing pole with bait or lures |
| Water/Flow Level | Water fluctuates with rainfall and seasons. |
Boating - Motorized
Sundance Lake was built for fishing. Now, one of the most scenic spots on the forest, this 5.3 acre lake near Spurgeons Corner and Becks Grove in Brown County was constructed in 1992 through the cooperation of the Indiana B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Fish and Wildlife, Soil Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. The partners wanted to expand fishing opportunities in that part of the forest. There is no boat ramp provided; however, boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake.
| Launch Ramps | no boat ramp available |
| Trailer Parking | adequate parking |
| Size Restrictions | electric motors only |
| Type of Craft | Small boats. |
| Motor Type | electric motors only |
| Fuel availability | none |
| Corrals | electric motors only |
| Water/Flow Level | Varies |
| Marina/Mooring | none |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Sundance Lake was built for fishing. Now, one of the most scenic spots on the forest, this 5.3 acre lake near Spurgeons Corner and Becks Grove in Brown County was constructed in 1992 through the cooperation of the Indiana B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Fish and Wildlife, Soil Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. The partners wanted to expand fishing opportunities in that part of the forest. There is no boat ramp provided; however, boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake.
| Launch Ramps | no launch ramp |
| Trailer Parking | adequate parking |
| Size Restrictions | none |
| Type of Craft | Canoes, Kayaks, etc |
| Fuel availability | none |
| Corrals | none |
| Water/Flow Level | Varies |
| Marina/Mooring | none |
Location
