Parke County · reservoir · 1,674 acres · order 4 river · ~9 cfs typical
Cecil M Harden Lake
Stocked 43× since 1960 · Indiana DNR
Cecil M Harden Lake is a reservoir in Parke County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Common Shiner, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — 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.
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
85°
61°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
12 mph
17%
Sat
Showers
79°
66°
13 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Saugeye | 594,118 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,874 | 3.66" | |
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.49" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.33" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 44,428 | 1.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 15,299 | 1.7" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 40,599 | 1.44" | |
| May 1 | Largemouth Bass | 249,975 | 0.02" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,974 | 3.49" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 17,693 | 1.65" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 13,492 | 1.35" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Striped Bass | 21,525 | 1.5" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 25,834 | 1.61" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 25,750 | 1.15" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 15,450 | 1.2" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,581 | 1.47" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.38" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 5,834 | 1.8" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 41,240 | 1.08" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.85" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 17,683 | 1.25" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.6" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.4" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,700 | 1.96" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,606 | 1.34" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.02" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 41,200 | 1.34" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 4,083,125 | ||
| — 1995 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,738,925 | ||
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 20,600 | 1.4" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 3,709,475 | ||
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 372,665 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,200,000 | ||
| — 1982 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 5,932,675 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 4,625,000 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,500,000 | ||
| — 1976 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 7,800,000 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,400,000 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,805 | 2.82" | |
| — 1960 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 30,000 | ||
| Oct 1 | Common Shiner | 100 | 3" | |
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 50,000 | ||
When does Cecil M Harden Lake get stocked?
Going by 43 records since 1960, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Limestone Branch1.0 mi
- Bains Branch2.1 mi
- Troutman Branch2.0 mi
- Sutherlin Branch2.0 mi
- Crooked Branch2.8 mi
- Rocky Fork Lake3.0 mi
- Rocky Fork Creek3.5 mi
- Groundhog Branch3.8 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.
Cecil M Harden Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cecil M Harden Lake?+
Cecil M Harden Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Common Shiner, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Parke County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cecil M Harden Lake get stocked?+
Going by 43 records since 1960, stocking at Cecil M Harden Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cecil M Harden 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 Cecil M Harden Lake?+
Cecil M Harden Lake is a reservoir in Parke 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.