Indiana
Northern Pike in Indiana
Northern Pike are on record in 34 Indiana waters, with 114 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in September.
When does Indiana stock northern pike?
Waters holding northern pike
- J C Murphey Lake9×
- Starve Hollow Lake7×
- Spear Lake6×
- Waubee Lake6×
- Hardy Lake6×
- Monroe Lake6×
- Shock Lake5×
- Kunkel Lake5×
- Lake Manitou4×
- Palestine Lake4×
- Emma Lake2×
- Bruce Lake2×
- Appleman Lake2×
- Beaver Dam Lake2×
- Barrel-and-a-half Lake2×
- Holland Lake2×
- Brookville Lake2×
- Eagle Creek Reservoir2×
- North Chain Lake1×
- Yellow River1×
- Shipshewana Lake1×
- Nyona Lake1×
- Pike Lake1×
- Mississinewa Lake1×
- Elkhart River1×
- Hammond Lake1×
- Lake Freeman1×
- Lake Shafer1×
- Bixler Lake1×
- Hill Lake1×
- Koontz Lake1×
- Beanblossom Lake1×
- Heaton Lake1×
- Cagles Mill Lake1×
Freshest northern pike stockings
- Fish LakeOct 1, 2021
- Fish LakeOct 1, 2020
- Fish LakeOct 1, 2019
- J C Murphey LakeApr 1, 2015
- J C Murphey LakeMay 1, 2014
- North Chain LakeNov 1, 2011
- Palestine LakeSep 1, 1995
- J C Murphey LakeSep 1, 1995
- Lake ManitouSep 1, 1995
- J C Murphey LakeOct 1, 1994
- Palestine LakeOct 1, 1994
- Palestine LakeSep 1, 1993
- J C Murphey LakeSep 1, 1993
- Middle Fork ReservoirSep 1, 1992
- Middle Fork ReservoirSep 1, 1991
- Palestine LakeSep 1, 1991
- Yellow RiverSep 1, 1991
- J C Murphey LakeSep 1, 1991
- J C Murphey LakeMay 1, 1990
- Middle Fork ReservoirOct 1, 1989
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Northern Pike in Indiana — FAQ
Where can I catch northern pike in Indiana?+
Northern Pike are on record in 34 Indiana waters, including J C Murphey Lake, Starve Hollow Lake, Spear Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Indiana stock northern pike?+
Indiana stocks northern pike most heavily in September, going by 114 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for northern pike in Indiana?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.