Kosciusko County · lake · 155 acres
Beaver Dam Lake
Stocked 22× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Beaver Dam Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Tiger Muskie — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. 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
Drizzle
85°
62°
10 mph
21%
Sat
Showers
74°
67°
15 mph
86%
Sun
Showers
71°
63°
14 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,205 | 7.68" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 735 | 7.31" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,940 | 9.95" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,794 | 8.63" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 8.61" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 8.6" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 8.01" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 8.38" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 8.9" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 8.83" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 9.04" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,014 | 3.75" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 7.87" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,125 | 8.1" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Northern Pike | 500 | 3.82" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,125 | 8.4" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,600 | 8.2" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 220 | ||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 100 | 13.53" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 746 | 6.4" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,637 | ||
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 45,220 | 2.53" | |
When does Beaver Dam Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 1966, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Loon Lake0.8 mistocked Dec 1, 1973
- Yellow Creek Lake1.4 mi
- McClures Lake1.5 mi
- Diamond Lake2.2 mistocked Sep 1, 1987
- Rock Lake3.5 mi
- Mud Lake4.1 mi
- Summit Lake4.6 mi
- South Little Lake3.8 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.
Beaver Dam Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Beaver Dam Lake?+
Beaver Dam Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Tiger Muskie in Kosciusko County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Beaver Dam Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 1966, stocking at Beaver Dam Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Lake?+
Beaver Dam Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.