Indiana
Channel Catfish in Indiana
Channel Catfish are on record in 134 Indiana waters, with 1,580 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in October.
When does Indiana stock channel catfish?
Waters holding channel catfish
- Oak Lake47×
- Iola Lake45×
- Beck Pond37×
- Duck Pond36×
- Cherry Lake36×
- Pine Ridge Pond35×
- Pond Lil34×
- Stayner Lake27×
- Franke Lake26×
- Ferdinand State Forest Lake26×
- Strahl Lake25×
- Frog Pond25×
- Grouse Ridge Lake24×
- Ogle Lake24×
- North Twin Lake24×
- Yellowwood Lake22×
- Deam Lake22×
- Huntingburg Lake22×
- Lake Shakamak22×
- Knob Lake22×
- Stone Arch Lake22×
- Westler Lake22×
- Prides Creek Lake22×
- Oser Reservoir21×
- Lake Salinda21×
- Mollenkramer Reservoir21×
- Starve Hollow Lake21×
- Feller Reservoir21×
- Chrisney Lake20×
- Dogwood Lake20×
- Lake Lenape20×
- Crosley Lake20×
- Messick Lake20×
- Hahn Reservoir20×
- Whitewater Lake20×
- Scottsburg Reservoir19×
- Witmer Lake19×
- Lake Lincoln19×
- Manlove Lake19×
- West Boggs Lake18×
94 more on the Indiana map.
Freshest channel catfish stockings
- J C Murphey LakeMar 1, 2026
- East Deer PondNov 1, 2025
- Pinhook LakeNov 1, 2025
- Oser ReservoirNov 1, 2025
- Oak LakeNov 1, 2025
- Bixler LakeNov 1, 2025
- Iola LakeNov 1, 2025
- Scottsburg ReservoirNov 1, 2025
- Simonton LakeNov 1, 2025
- Duck PondNov 1, 2025
- Yellowwood LakeNov 1, 2025
- Grand Boulevard LakeNov 1, 2025
- Franke LakeNov 1, 2025
- Crooked Creek LakeOct 1, 2025
- Deam LakeOct 1, 2025
- Lake ShakamakOct 1, 2025
- Spring Mall Park LakeOct 1, 2025
- Huntingburg LakeOct 1, 2025
- Bluegill PondOct 1, 2025
- Lake LenapeOct 1, 2025
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Channel Catfish in Indiana — FAQ
Where can I catch channel catfish in Indiana?+
Channel Catfish are on record in 134 Indiana waters, including Oak Lake, Iola Lake, Beck Pond. The full list is on this page.
When does Indiana stock channel catfish?+
Indiana stocks channel catfish most heavily in October, going by 1,580 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for channel catfish in Indiana?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.