Kosciusko County · reservoir
Big Chapman Lake
Stocked 5× since 1980 · Indiana DNR
Big Chapman Lake is a reservoir in Kosciusko County, Indiana, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jul 1, 1987. 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
84°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
65°
9 mph
11%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
15 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 7,736 | 2.1" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 82,374 | 1.77" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 88,000 | 1.32" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 41,188 | 1.63" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 3,000,000 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Chapman Lake0.3 mistocked Nov 1, 1967
- Stanton Lake2.6 mi
- Oswego Lake2.8 mi
- Shoe Lake2.4 mistocked Sep 1, 2012
- Sawmill Lake2.4 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Tippecanoe Lake3.1 mistocked Nov 1, 2023
- Banning Lake2.6 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Patona Bay3.4 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.
Big Chapman Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Chapman Lake?+
Big Chapman Lake is stocked with Walleye in Kosciusko County, Indiana, most recently on Jul 1, 1987 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Chapman Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 1980, stocking at Big Chapman Lake peaks in May and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Chapman 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 Chapman Lake?+
Big Chapman Lake is a reservoir in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Jul 1, 1987 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.