Fulton County · lake · 247 acres
Bruce Lake
Stocked 29× since 1978 · Indiana DNR
Bruce Lake is a lake in Fulton County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Muskellunge and Northern Pike — 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
83°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
87°
65°
13 mph
27%
Sat
Storms
75°
68°
17 mph
76%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 980 | 10.56" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 245 | 11.64" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 490 | 10.61" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 980 | 8.58" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 490 | 9.73" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 495 | 9.83" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 490 | 8.82" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,280 | 10" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 490 | 10.2" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 9.28" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 9.65" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 8.98" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 8.83" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 8.72" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 9.29" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 9.2" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 8.5" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 6.4" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 245 | 8.2" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 8.8" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 9.96" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 9.05" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,960 | 9.3" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,976 | 9.4" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,976 | 11.06" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 1,225 | 11.09" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,500 | ||
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Northern Pike | 3,293 | 5.13" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Northern Pike | 8,483 | ||
When does Bruce Lake get stocked?
Going by 29 records since 1978, stocking here peaks in October and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Indiana waters with channel catfish → · All Indiana waters with hybrid striped bass →
Nearby waters
- King Lake4.2 mistocked Nov 1, 2004
- Devil Lake3.5 mi
- Lears Lake4.8 mi
- Langenbahn Lake6.7 mistocked Nov 1, 2009
- Little Mill Creek5.7 mi
- Hartz Lake7.2 mistocked Oct 1, 2011
- Eddy Creek6.2 mi
- Mud Creek6.7 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.
Bruce Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bruce Lake?+
Bruce Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Muskellunge and Northern Pike in Fulton County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bruce Lake get stocked?+
Going by 29 records since 1978, stocking at Bruce Lake peaks in October and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bruce 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 Bruce Lake?+
Bruce Lake is a lake in Fulton 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.