Noble County · lake · 129 acres
Bixler Lake
Stocked 17× since 1973 · Indiana DNR
Bixler Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout — 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
87°
63°
11 mph
10%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
15 mph
78%
Sun
Showers
71°
62°
15 mph
65%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 737 | 9.6" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,170 | 8.5" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,170 | 9.1" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,001 | 8.4" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,927 | 10" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,931 | 8.28" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,000 | 9" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,400 | 5.59" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 10,000 | 8.9" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,000 | 6" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,500 | 8" | |
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Northern Pike | 185 | ||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 7" | |
| — 1973 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Black Crappie | 300 | 4.5" | |
When does Bixler Lake get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 1973, stocking here peaks in September through November.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Round Lake1.2 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
- Little Whitford Lake1.4 mi
- Little Long Lake1.8 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
- Henderson Lake1.5 mistocked May 1, 1988
- Duck Lake2.7 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Schockopee Lake3.7 mi
- Lake Maxler3.1 mi
- Wible Lake3.8 mistocked Oct 1, 1984
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.
Bixler Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bixler Lake?+
Bixler Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout in Noble County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bixler Lake get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 1973, stocking at Bixler Lake peaks in September through November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bixler 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 Bixler Lake?+
Bixler Lake is a lake in Noble 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.