Steuben County · lake · 815 acres
Clear Lake
Stocked 59× since 1974 · Indiana DNR
Clear Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana — 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
Partly cloudy
85°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
65°
14 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
14 mph
61%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,000 | 7.8" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,400 | 7.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,000 | 7" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,000 | 7" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 23,942 | 1.33" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,000 | 7" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 81,565 | 1.4" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,000 | 7" | |
| May 1 | Steelhead | 4,692 | 9.15" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 100,848 | 1.35" | |
| May 1 | Steelhead | 3,916 | 8.63" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,000 | 7.1" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 20,055 | 5.76" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 900 | 9" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 84,497 | 1.54" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 49,788 | 1.33" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 10.24" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 82,062 | 1.71" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,501 | 9.77" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 81,500 | 1.2" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 82,030 | 1.14" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 10.56" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 81,285 | 1.63" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 89,850 | 1.37" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,350 | 10.01" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 91,830 | 1.48" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 80,000 | 1.45" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 121,395 | 0.9" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 80,030 | 1.16" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 83,200 | 1.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,830 | 10" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 85,465 | 1.62" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 81,910 | 1.68" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 82,629 | 1.76" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10.5" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 84,922 | 1.35" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 82,115 | 1.37" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,303 | 9.8" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 80,495 | 1.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10.7" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 161,365 | 1.56" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 9.3" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8.5" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 160,238 | 1.46" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.07" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.88" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.3" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,200,000 | ||
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 131,999 | 1.64" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 8.66" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.5" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8.1" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,400,000 | ||
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 7.01" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.2" | |
| — 1974 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 82,000 | ||
When does Clear Lake get stocked?
Going by 59 records since 1974, stocking here peaks in June.
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Nearby waters
- Round Lake0.8 mi
- Mud Lake1.2 mi
- Lake Anne1.0 mi
- Mirror Lake1.2 mi
- Handy Lake1.5 mi
- Long Lake1.9 mi
- Marsh Lake3.1 mi
- Cartwright Lakes5.1 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.
Clear Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Clear Lake get stocked?+
Going by 59 records since 1974, stocking at Clear Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Clear 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 Clear Lake?+
Clear Lake is a lake in Steuben 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.