Noble County · lake · 236 acres
Big Lake
Stocked 3× since 1984 · Indiana DNR
Big Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Aug 1, 1989. 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
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
66°
9 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
14 mph
67%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 919 | 8.3" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 908 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Green Lake0.7 mi
- Crane Lake1.0 mistocked Sep 1, 1995
- Sell Branch1.3 mi
- Harroff Lake1.5 mi
- Crooked Lake1.5 mi
- Loon Lake2.0 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Little Crooked Lake2.1 mi
- Cub Lake2.8 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.
Big Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Lake?+
Big Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Noble County, Indiana, most recently on Aug 1, 1989 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Lake?+
Big Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Aug 1, 1989 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.