Steuben County · lake · 89 acres
Ball Lake
Stocked 32× since 1968 · Indiana DNR
Ball Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge — most recently on Oct 1, 2008. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
84°
60°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
79°
68°
14 mph
67%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 435 | 8" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 87 | 9" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 453 | 8.8" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 435 | 9.4" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 435 | 9.06" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 9.52" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 9.4" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 11.2" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 10.92" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 11.85" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 9.95" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 700 | 8.84" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 700 | 9.8" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 712 | 10.4" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 700 | 10.2" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 700 | 10.3" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 546 | 12" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 696 | 10.68" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 702 | 9.1" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 441 | 10.4" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 435 | 10" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskie | 704 | 8.88" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 7.3" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 7.7" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6.46" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 7.5" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 7.01" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.2" | |
| — 1968 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Rock Bass | 2,000 | ||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 28 | ||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,020 | ||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 7,000 | ||
When does Ball Lake get stocked?
Going by 32 records since 1968, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Jackson Lake1.2 mi
- Fee Lake1.1 mi
- Perfect Lake1.4 mi
- Hamilton Lake1.6 mistocked Jun 1, 1990
- Terry Lake2.1 mistocked Nov 1, 1966
- Black Creek2.3 mi
- Round Lake3.1 mi
- Johnson Lake3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ball Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ball Lake?+
Ball Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge in Steuben County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2008 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ball Lake get stocked?+
Going by 32 records since 1968, stocking at Ball Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ball Lake?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ball Lake?+
Ball Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2008 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.