Monroe County · reservoir · 3 acres
Cherry Lake
Stocked 42× since 1968 · Indiana DNR
Cherry Lake is a reservoir in Monroe County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Oct 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
Drizzle
88°
66°
10 mph
16%
Sat
Rain
82°
65°
16 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
64°
7 mph
69%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 9.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 13.6" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 11.1" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 8 | 15.75" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 245 | 8.93" | |
| Sep 1 | Largemouth Bass | 84 | 11.04" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.6" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.2" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 10.38" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 9.3" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 9.4" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 9,000 | 1.56" | |
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | 3.54" | |
| Mar 1 | Redear Sunfish | 3,000 | 1.35" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 245 | 12.18" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 11.2" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.4" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.9" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 12.1" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 9.5" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 7.6" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 9" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 11.3" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.2" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.3" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 10.5" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.1" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 9.2" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.2" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 8.8" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 7.85" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 11.5" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 10.1" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | ||
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | ||
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 120 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 120 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | ||
| — 1968 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 177 | ||
When does Cherry Lake get stocked?
Going by 42 records since 1968, 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
- Beanblossom Lake2.2 mistocked Oct 1, 1993
- East Fork Honey Creek2.2 mi
- North Fork Honey Creek2.4 mi
- Strickland Branch2.2 mi
- Greasy Creek2.9 mi
- Honey Creek3.1 mi
- Wolf Creek3.2 mi
- Lazy Lake2.9 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.
Cherry Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cherry Lake?+
Cherry Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Monroe County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cherry Lake get stocked?+
Going by 42 records since 1968, stocking at Cherry Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cherry 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 Cherry Lake?+
Cherry Lake is a reservoir in Monroe County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.