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Franklin County · reservoir · 4,364 acres

Brookville Lake

Black Crappie — stocked in Brookville Lake, IndianaBluegill — stocked in Brookville Lake, IndianaLargemouth Bass — stocked in Brookville Lake, IndianaMuskellunge — stocked in Brookville Lake, IndianaStriped Bass — stocked in Brookville Lake, Indiana
Black CrappieBluegillLargemouth BassMuskellungeNorthern PikeRedear SunfishRock BassStriped BassWalleyeWhite Bass

Stocked 101× since 1973 · Indiana DNR

Brookville Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Partly cloudy

84°

57°

6 mph

Fri

Overcast

89°

64°

8 mph

Sat

Showers

81°

70°

15 mph

80%

→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.

Stocking ledger

2010: 2 stockings2011: 2 stockings2012: 2 stockings2013: 3 stockings2014: 2 stockings2015: 2 stockings2016: 2 stockings2017: 2 stockings2018: 2 stockings2019: 3 stockings2021: 2 stockings2022: 3 stockings2023: 3 stockings2024: 2 stockings2025: 1 stocking2026: 1 stocking
— 2026 —
Apr 1Walleye10,520,9500.2"
— 2025 —
Apr 1Walleye10,520,9500.2"
— 2024 —
Jun 1Striped Bass46,6771.33"
Apr 1Walleye10,520,9500.2"
— 2023 —
Nov 1Muskellunge1,98010.23"
Jul 1Striped Bass76,4441.5"
Apr 1Walleye10,546,8000.2"
— 2022 —
Nov 1Muskellunge9,1678.81"
Jun 1Striped Bass15,2741.66"
Apr 1Walleye10,580,8750.2"
— 2021 —
Nov 1Muskellunge5,5279.44"
Jun 1Striped Bass72,6001.29"
— 2019 —
Nov 1Muskellunge4,91110.57"
Aug 1Striped Bass93,2211.5"
Apr 1Walleye10,598,5000.2"
— 2018 —
Nov 1Muskellunge11,3018.82"
Apr 1Walleye10,594,9750.11"
— 2017 —
Jun 1Striped Bass28,7571.25"
Apr 1Walleye10,539,7500.2"
— 2016 —
Aug 1Striped Bass65,9801.5"
Apr 1Walleye10,544,4500.2"
— 2015 —
Jun 1Striped Bass65,8741.84"
Apr 1Walleye10,544,4500.2"
— 2014 —
Oct 1Muskellunge8,7897.49"
Apr 1Walleye10,600,850
— 2013 —
Nov 1Muskellunge4,9449.04"
Jun 1Striped Bass88,2661.38"
Apr 1Walleye10,694,850
— 2012 —
Jun 1Striped Bass26,3001.26"
May 1Walleye250,7151.56"
— 2011 —
Jun 1Striped Bass52,5251.47"
Apr 1Walleye10,520,950
— 2010 —
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6091.49"
Apr 1Walleye10,654,900
— 2009 —
Oct 1Muskellunge2,9508.67"
Apr 1Walleye10,591,450
— 2008 —
Jul 1Striped Bass32,0881.61"
Apr 1Walleye10,537,400
— 2007 —
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6001"
Apr 1Walleye10,528,000
— 2006 —
Nov 1Muskellunge6989.7"
Jun 1Striped Bass53,0421.19"
— 2005 —
Nov 1Muskellunge1,0558.77"
Jul 1Striped Bass17,4001.85"
Apr 1Walleye10,520,950
— 2004 —
Nov 1Muskellunge5,2788.68"
Apr 1Walleye10,605,550
— 2003 —
Apr 1Walleye15,041,175
— 2002 —
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6001.45"
Apr 1Walleye10,638,450
— 2001 —
Nov 1Muskellunge11,33910.71"
May 1Striped Bass52,6001.39"
— 2000 —
Nov 1Muskellunge3,00311.11"
Jun 1Striped Bass5,7292.19"
— 1999 —
Nov 1Muskellunge1,52310.01"
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6001.7"
Apr 1Walleye10,520,950
— 1998 —
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6001.37"
Apr 1Walleye10,565,600
— 1997 —
Oct 1Muskellunge5,2609.01"
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6001.29"
Apr 1Walleye10,617,300
— 1996 —
Sep 1Muskellunge2984.96"
Jun 1Striped Bass105,2001.38"
Apr 1Walleye10,563,250
— 1995 —
Jun 1Striped Bass9,6031.7"
— 1994 —
Oct 1Muskellunge1,9737.3"
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6001.45"
— 1993 —
Sep 1Muskellunge4,8767.7"
Jun 1Striped Bass24,4741.59"
— 1992 —
Sep 1Muskellunge7,2118.5"
Jun 1Striped Bass52,6271.5"
— 1991 —
Sep 1Muskellunge6,0128.77"
Jun 1Striped Bass4,7641.64"
— 1990 —
Sep 1Muskellunge7,4748.36"
Jun 1Striped Bass53,0381.44"
— 1989 —
Oct 1Muskellunge4,4707.24"
Jun 1Striped Bass154,8781.65"
— 1987 —
Sep 1Muskellunge3805.85"
Jul 1Striped Bass33,6011.93"
— 1986 —
Oct 1Muskellunge2,5288.37"
Jun 1Striped Bass52,579
— 1985 —
Jun 1Striped Bass38,476
Apr 1Walleye14,366,300
— 1982 —
Jul 1Striped Bass11,200
— 1981 —
Apr 1Walleye15,061,800
— 1978 —
May 1Northern Pike30,000
— 1977 —
Jul 1Striped Bass1,200
Apr 1Northern Pike100,0002"
— 1976 —
Aug 1Muskellunge8007"
May 1Walleye75,0001"
— 1975 —
Jun 1Striped Bass21,600
— 1974 —
Jul 1Striped Bass24,500
Apr 1White Bass2,000
Feb 1Rock Bass20,8401.82"
Feb 1Black Crappie3,4263.98"
Feb 1Bluegill51,8613"
Feb 1Redear Sunfish16,327
— 1973 —
Dec 1Largemouth Bass7,8442.55"
Dec 1Redear Sunfish20,0001"
Dec 1Rock Bass1,300

When does Brookville Lake get stocked?

Going by 101 records since 1973, stocking here peaks in April and June.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 4 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 29 stockingsAprMay: 4 stockingsMayJun: 27 stockingsJunJul: 7 stockingsJulAug: 3 stockingsAugSep: 6 stockingsSepOct: 6 stockingsOctNov: 12 stockingsNovDec: 3 stockingsDec

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Brookville Lake fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Brookville Lake?+

Brookville Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge in Franklin County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Brookville Lake get stocked?+

Going by 101 records since 1973, stocking at Brookville Lake peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Brookville 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 Brookville Lake?+

Brookville Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.