LaPorte County · lake · 26 acres
Clare Lake
Stocked 42× since 1980 · Indiana DNR
Clare Lake is a lake in LaPorte County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Hybrid Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Saugeye — most recently on Jun 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
80°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
65°
10 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
75°
68°
20 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.58" | |
| May 1 | Saugeye | 2,150 | 1.33" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.49" | |
| May 1 | Saugeye | 4,300 | 1.44" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.33" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 840 | 1.1" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.12" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.13" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 840 | 1.6" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.89" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.24" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 0.87" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.4" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 462 | 1.2" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 717 | 1.25" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 420 | 1.23" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 840 | 1.87" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.63" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.88" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.69" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.76" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.97" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.42" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.51" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.66" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.83" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.38" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.7" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.35" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,346 | 10.9" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.16" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.25" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.5" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 7.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.45" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 800 | 8" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 7.7" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 6.46" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.3" | |
When does Clare Lake get stocked?
Going by 42 records since 1980, stocking here peaks in March and June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Indiana waters with brown trout → · All Indiana waters with hybrid striped bass →
Nearby waters
- Otter Creek1.2 mi
- East Branch Trail Creek3.7 mi
- West Branch Trail Creek3.7 mistocked Oct 1, 2008
- White Ditch3.2 mi
- Bosserman Creek3.8 mi
- Ohms Lake3.9 mi
- Dingler Lake4.1 mi
- Trail Creek3.3 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.
Clare Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Clare Lake?+
Clare Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Hybrid Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Saugeye in LaPorte County, Indiana, most recently on Jun 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Clare Lake get stocked?+
Going by 42 records since 1980, stocking at Clare Lake peaks in March and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Clare 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 Clare Lake?+
Clare Lake is a lake in LaPorte County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Jun 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.