Indiana
Smallmouth Bass in Indiana
Smallmouth Bass are on record in 27 Indiana waters, with 46 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in October and November.
When does Indiana stock smallmouth bass?
Waters holding smallmouth bass
- White River8×
- Big Turkey Lake3×
- Laughery Creek3×
- Hurshtown Reservoir3×
- Yellow River3×
- Greenwood Lake2×
- Tippecanoe River2×
- Eagle Creek Reservoir2×
- Stayner Lake2×
- Waubee Lake1×
- Cicero Creek1×
- Lauramie Creek1×
- Salamonie Lake1×
- Big Blue River1×
- Schlamm Lake1×
- Wyaloosing Creek1×
- Painter Creek1×
- Patoka River1×
- Ritter Creek1×
- Patoka Lake1×
- J C Murphey Lake1×
- Moots Creek1×
- Whitewater Lake1×
- Cagles Mill Lake1×
- Lake Minnehaha1×
- Ball Lake1×
- Mississinewa River1×
Freshest smallmouth bass stockings
- Greenwood LakeJul 1, 2023
- Greenwood LakeJul 1, 2022
- Big Turkey LakeOct 1, 2020
- Big Turkey LakeOct 1, 2013
- Waubee LakeAug 1, 2008
- Big Turkey LakeOct 1, 2002
- White RiverOct 1, 2002
- Laughery CreekNov 1, 1999
- Hurshtown ReservoirOct 1, 1999
- Cicero CreekOct 1, 1997
- White RiverOct 1, 1997
- Laughery CreekOct 1, 1997
- Laughery CreekNov 1, 1996
- White RiverNov 1, 1996
- Lauramie CreekNov 1, 1995
- Salamonie LakeOct 1, 1995
- White RiverNov 1, 1994
- Big Blue RiverOct 1, 1991
- White RiverJun 1, 1991
- Yellow RiverSep 1, 1990
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Smallmouth Bass in Indiana — FAQ
Where can I catch smallmouth bass in Indiana?+
Smallmouth Bass are on record in 27 Indiana waters, including White River, Big Turkey Lake, Laughery Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Indiana stock smallmouth bass?+
Indiana stocks smallmouth bass most heavily in October and November, going by 46 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for smallmouth bass in Indiana?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.