Lake Map

How To Find Us

Written Directions    Ramp Locations

Directions from:

• North of Bloomington
• South of Bloomington
• Fairfax, Four Winds, Eagle Pointe

Directions From North of Bloomington

Take Indiana 37 South to Bloomington.  Turn left on the 45/46 bypass, (follow signs to Indiana University Assembly Hall and stadium) take it to 46 East/3rd Street. Turn left at the light after WhiteCastle Hamburgers. Go down and turn right on 446 South at this light there will be a Brusters Ice Cream. The Fishin' Shedd is about 6.5 miles from 46 and Lake Monroe Boat Rental is located in Paynetown State Recreation Area which is directly across the street from The Fishin' Shedd.

Directions From South of Bloomington

Take Indiana 37 North to Bloomington.  Turn right on the 45/46 bypass, (follow signs to Indiana University Assembly Hall and stadium) take this road to 46 East/3rd Street. Turn left at the light after WhiteCastle Hamburgers. Go down and turn right on 446 South at this light there will be a Brusters Ice Cream. The Fishin' Shedd is about 6.5 miles from 46 and Lake Monroe Boat Rental is located in Paynetown State Recreation Area which is directly across the street from The Fishin' Shedd.

Directions Form Fairfax, Four Winds and Eagle Pointe

Take Fairfax Road to Mofit Lane turn right. Follow Mofit Lane around to Stipp Road and Moores Creek Road, do not go to Moores Creek. Turn right at the stop sigh at Swartz Ridge Road, go up the big hill and follow Swartz Ridge to 446. Turn Right on 446. Go down about 3.2 miles, The Fishin' Shedd on the left and Lake Monroe Boat Rental is located in Paynetown State Recreation Area which is directly across the street from The Fishin' Shedd.

Public Access Launching Ramps

1. Crooked Creek Ramp  -  Off T.C. Steele Road, Belmont, IN (State Road 46)
2. North Fork Ramp  -  At the end of Pinegrove Road (off State Road 446)
3. Paynetown Ramp  -  Inside Paynetown State Recreation Area (off State Road 446)
4. Cutright Ramp  -  Turn left at sounth end of the lake causeway, (off State Road 446)
5. Allens Creek Ramp  -  At the end of allens Creek Road (off State Road 446)
6. Hardin Ridge Ramp  -  Inside hardin Ridge Federal Campground (off Chapel Hill Road)
7. Salt Creek Ramp  -  Located on east side of  Lake Monroe Dam
8. Fourwinds Marina Ramp  -  Located inside Fourwinds Resort (at end of Fairfax Road)
9. Moores Creek Ramp  -  Located at end of Moores Creek Roak