Starke County · lake
Bass Lake
Stocked 33× since 1974 · Indiana DNR
Bass Lake is a lake in Starke County, Indiana — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. 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
Fog
85°
57°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
87°
64°
12 mph
36%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
14 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 810,750 | 0.2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 843,650 | 0.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 809,340 | 0.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 810,750 | 0.2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 808,400 | 0.2" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 49,733 | 1.51" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,140 | 0.2" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,000 | ||
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,140 | ||
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,346,550 | ||
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,375 | ||
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,140 | ||
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,000 | ||
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,363,000 | ||
| — 2006 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,345,000 | ||
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,345,001 | ||
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,351,250 | ||
| — 2000 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,854,150 | ||
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,017,500 | ||
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,018,650 | ||
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,024,525 | ||
| — 1994 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,018,650 | ||
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,017,500 | ||
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 4,031,425 | ||
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 4,036,125 | ||
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 4,070,200 | ||
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 7,645 | ||
| Oct 1 | Fathead Minnow | 39,953 | ||
| — 1986 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 3,776,450 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 750 | 9.8" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,017,000 | 0.04" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 4,010,025 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,800 | 3.6" | |
When does Bass Lake get stocked?
Going by 33 records since 1974, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Round Lake4.0 mi
- Eagle Creek5.5 mi
- Chapman Branch4.5 mi
- Hartz Lake5.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2011
- Langenbahn Lake6.6 mistocked Nov 1, 2009
- Houghton Lake7.1 mi
- Moore Lake7.4 mi
- Eagle Lake8.6 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.
Bass Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Bass Lake get stocked?+
Going by 33 records since 1974, stocking at Bass Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bass 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 Bass Lake?+
Bass Lake is a lake in Starke County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.