Lake County · lake · 9 acres
Fancher Lake
Stocked 55× since 1976 · Indiana DNR
Fancher Lake is a lake in Lake County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 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
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7 mph
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14 mph
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14 mph
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Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 658 | 10.73" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 375 | 7.94" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 751 | 9.54" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.41" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 757 | 9.02" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 8.04" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 10.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.49" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 9.9" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.7" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.1" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 10.14" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.05" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.42" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.21" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.22" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.92" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.59" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.49" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.74" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.99" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.05" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.34" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.62" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.65" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.77" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.71" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.47" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.91" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.67" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.95" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.06" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.67" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.75" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.5" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.23" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.16" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.25" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.5" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.16" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 404 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.69" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 504 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.63" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 506 | 9" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 8.89" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 8.53" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 6" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 8.3" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.02" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.98" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 8.5" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.5" | |
When does Fancher Lake get stocked?
Going by 55 records since 1976, stocking here peaks in March.
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Nearby waters
- Hermit Lake0.8 mi
- Lake Seven1.1 mi
- Hidden Lake1.2 mistocked Oct 1, 1990
- Smith Ditch2.9 mi
- Cedar Lake3.8 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Lake Dalecarlia5.4 mistocked Jun 1, 2019
- Redwing Lake7.0 mi
- Bull Run5.7 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.
Fancher Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fancher Lake?+
Fancher Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Lake County, Indiana, most recently on Mar 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Fancher Lake get stocked?+
Going by 55 records since 1976, stocking at Fancher Lake peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Fancher 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 Fancher Lake?+
Fancher Lake is a lake in Lake County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Mar 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.