Spencer County · reservoir · 20 acres
Chrisney Lake
Stocked 29× since 1995 · Indiana DNR
Chrisney Lake is a reservoir in Spencer 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
Overcast
83°
66°
7 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
84°
67°
9 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
84°
67°
16 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 7.59" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 304 | 8.64" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.52" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 304 | 7.85" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 304 | 9.38" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 8.41" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 304 | 8.14" | |
| Mar 1 | Redear Sunfish | 5,700 | 1.1" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 10.42" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 304 | 9.43" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 10.56" | |
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 5,700 | 1.5" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,865 | 4.84" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,935 | 4.76" | |
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 15,000 | 0.99" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 5,700 | 1.04" | |
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.86" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 15,436 | 1.7" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 5,846 | 1.18" | |
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,800 | 5.21" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.6" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 8.39" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.5" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 8.01" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 8.3" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.43" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 8.64" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 9.26" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 160 | 8.2" | |
When does Chrisney Lake get stocked?
Going by 29 records since 1995, 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
- East Fork Little Pigeon Creek4.9 mi
- Goose Creek6.0 mi
- Sandy Creek6.0 mi
- Coles Creek5.7 mi
- Vance Lake6.4 mi
- Honey Creek6.5 mi
- Lake Lincoln6.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2023
- Little Sandy Creek6.1 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.
Chrisney Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chrisney Lake?+
Chrisney Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Spencer County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chrisney Lake get stocked?+
Going by 29 records since 1995, stocking at Chrisney Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chrisney 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 Chrisney Lake?+
Chrisney Lake is a reservoir in Spencer 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.