Noble County · lake · 27 acres
Crane Lake
Stocked 9× since 1981 · Indiana DNR
Crane Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana — most recently on Sep 1, 1995. 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
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
10 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
15 mph
81%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 8.5" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 9.1" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 8.4" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 10" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,415 | 8" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,800 | 8.9" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 41,000 | 0.86" | |
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,800 | 4.87" | |
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,854 | 3.59" | |
When does Crane Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 1981, stocking here peaks in September and 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
- Crooked Lake1.1 mi
- Big Lake1.0 mistocked Aug 1, 1989
- Sell Branch1.4 mi
- Little Crooked Lake1.5 mi
- Green Lake1.5 mi
- Catfish Lake2.0 mi
- Harroff Lake2.0 mi
- Cedar Lake2.3 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
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.
Crane Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Crane Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 1981, stocking at Crane Lake peaks in September and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Crane 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 Crane Lake?+
Crane Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Sep 1, 1995 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.