Kosciusko County · lake · 315 acres
Big Barbee Lake
Stocked 22× since 1998 · Indiana DNR
Big Barbee Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Nov 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
Overcast
86°
62°
11 mph
16%
Sat
Rain
82°
66°
14 mph
85%
Sun
Showers
72°
63°
15 mph
73%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 4,250 | 10.61" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 850 | 11.33" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Muskellunge | 1,662 | 10.9" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,759 | 10.45" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 2,250 | 8.83" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 567 | 10.11" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,250 | 9.78" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,250 | 9.14" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,250 | 9.3" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,023 | 8.7" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,417 | 8.61" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 2,852 | 9.24" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,250 | 8.61" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,249 | 8.41" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,250 | 9" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 4,250 | 9.21" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 2,524 | 9.1" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,780 | 9.57" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,825 | 10" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,729 | 11.32" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 750 | 11.25" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 920 | 9.53" | |
When does Big Barbee Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 1998, stocking here peaks in October and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kuhn Lake0.6 mistocked Nov 1, 2023
- Heron Lake0.8 mi
- Little Barbee Lake1.0 mistocked Oct 1, 2014
- Sechrist Lake1.1 mistocked Nov 1, 2018
- Irish Lake1.8 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Sawmill Lake2.0 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Banning Lake2.1 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- James Lake2.7 mistocked Nov 1, 2013
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.
Big Barbee Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Barbee Lake?+
Big Barbee Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Kosciusko County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Barbee Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 1998, stocking at Big Barbee Lake peaks in October and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Barbee 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 Big Barbee Lake?+
Big Barbee Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.