Spencer County · reservoir · 39 acres
Dale Reservoir
Stocked 13× since 1985 · Indiana DNR
Dale Reservoir is a reservoir in Spencer County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye — most recently on Oct 1, 2008. 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°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
69°
9 mph
14%
Sat
Showers
83°
67°
16 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 8" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 9.7" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 9.03" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 8.5" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 8.59" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 9.55" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 8.7" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 608 | 8.9" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 950 | 9.78" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Saugeye | 430,050 | ||
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Saugeye | 218,550 | ||
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 950 | 7.2" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 950 | ||
When does Dale Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 1985, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Santa Claus Lake3.9 mi
- Noel Lake4.9 mi
- Lake Holly5.3 mi
- Huntingburg Conservation Club Lake5.2 mi
- Christmas Lake5.4 mi
- North Fork Little Pigeon Creek4.8 mi
- Holey Run5.0 mi
- Halo Run5.0 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.
Dale Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dale Reservoir?+
Dale Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Spencer County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2008 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Dale Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 1985, stocking at Dale Reservoir peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Dale Reservoir?+
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 Dale Reservoir?+
Dale Reservoir is a reservoir in Spencer County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2008 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.