Indiana
Brown Trout in Indiana
Brown Trout are on record in 35 Indiana waters, with 239 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April.
When does Indiana stock brown trout?
Waters holding brown trout
- Little Elkhart River24×
- Oliver Lake18×
- Cobus Creek18×
- Solomon Creek17×
- Little Kankakee River16×
- Rowe-Eden Ditch9×
- Fancher Lake7×
- Sand Lake7×
- Lake Gage6×
- McClish Lake5×
- Olin Lake5×
- Clock Creek5×
- Shriner Lake5×
- Martin Lake5×
- Potato Creek4×
- Clare Lake4×
- Curtis Creek4×
- Wyland Lake4×
- Lawrence Lake3×
- Myers Lake3×
- Pinhook Lake3×
- South Twin Lake3×
- Adams Lake3×
- Ball Lake3×
- Elkhart River3×
- Baugo Creek2×
- Sechrist Lake2×
- Worster Lake2×
- Salamonie River2×
- Oak Lake2×
- Wildcat Creek1×
- Saugany Lake1×
- Spring Mall Park Lake1×
- West Branch Trail Creek1×
- Emma Creek1×
Freshest brown trout stockings
- Oliver LakeMay 1, 2026
- East Fork Whitewater RiverApr 1, 2026
- Potato CreekApr 1, 2026
- Rowe-Eden DitchApr 1, 2026
- Cobus CreekApr 1, 2026
- Little Kankakee RiverApr 1, 2026
- Lawrence LakeNov 1, 2025
- Fancher LakeNov 1, 2025
- Myers LakeNov 1, 2025
- Pinhook LakeNov 1, 2025
- Solomon CreekMay 1, 2025
- Rowe-Eden DitchMay 1, 2025
- Oliver LakeMay 1, 2025
- Wildcat CreekApr 1, 2025
- Lawrence LakeNov 1, 2024
- Fancher LakeNov 1, 2024
- Myers LakeNov 1, 2024
- Sand LakeNov 1, 2024
- Pinhook LakeNov 1, 2024
- Cobus CreekOct 1, 2024
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Brown Trout in Indiana — FAQ
Where can I catch brown trout in Indiana?+
Brown Trout are on record in 35 Indiana waters, including Little Elkhart River, Oliver Lake, Cobus Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Indiana stock brown trout?+
Indiana stocks brown trout most heavily in April, going by 239 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brown trout in Indiana?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.