Daviess County · reservoir · 1,235 acres
Dogwood Lake
Stocked 25× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Dogwood Lake is a reservoir in Daviess County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Largemouth Bass — 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
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5 mph
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Drizzle
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10 mph
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→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,712 | 7.87" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 743 | 7.31" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 8.6" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,716 | 9.4" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,242 | 8.63" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 43,742 | 2.75" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 51,206 | 3" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,659 | 6.43" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,242 | 8.07" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,242 | 8.94" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,242 | 8.44" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Largemouth Bass | 43 | 9" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,242 | 9.16" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,070 | 8.57" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,070 | 9.04" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,278 | 8.2" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 95,493 | 0.89" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,426 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,560 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,600 | 5" | |
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | ||
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 35 | 18" | |
| Nov 1 | Flathead Catfish | 35 | 18" | |
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 70 | ||
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 17,000 | ||
When does Dogwood Lake get stocked?
Going by 25 records since 1966, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Nearby waters
- Little Piney Pond0.6 mistocked Oct 1, 1985
- Big Piney Pond0.8 mistocked May 1, 1997
- Birch Creek2.4 mi
- Rizzley Creek3.0 mi
- Mud Creek3.0 mi
- Sugar Creek3.2 mi
- Portersville Drain3.7 mi
- West Fork Sugar Creek3.4 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.
Dogwood Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dogwood Lake?+
Dogwood Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Daviess County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Dogwood Lake get stocked?+
Going by 25 records since 1966, stocking at Dogwood Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Dogwood 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 Dogwood Lake?+
Dogwood Lake is a reservoir in Daviess 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.