Steuben County · lake · 470 acres
Big Turkey Lake
Stocked 18× since 1999 · Indiana DNR
Big Turkey Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana, stocked with Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Nov 1, 2023. 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
Partly cloudy
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
80°
68°
15 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Walleye | 2,339 | 4.86" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 4,523 | 5.09" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,000 | 5" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 500 | 8" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Yellow Perch | 1,400 | 7" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | 5" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 1,779 | 8.64" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,721 | 7.11" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 200 | 5" | |
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,902 | 7.43" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 1,500 | 7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 1,000 | ||
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,250 | 7" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 500 | 5" | |
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | 7" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | ||
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | ||
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,047 | 8" | |
When does Big Turkey Lake get stocked?
Going by 18 records since 1999, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hayward Lake0.7 mi
- Henry Lake1.4 mi
- Mud Creek1.5 mi
- Little Turkey Lake1.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2014
- Mud Lake2.0 mi
- Taylor Lake2.5 mi
- Appleman Lake2.7 mistocked Jun 1, 1988
- Spectacle Lakes2.8 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 Turkey Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Turkey Lake?+
Big Turkey Lake is stocked with Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch in Steuben County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2023 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Turkey Lake get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 1999, stocking at Big Turkey Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Turkey 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 Turkey Lake?+
Big Turkey Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.