Dubois County · reservoir · 40 acres
Ferdinand State Forest Lake
Stocked 29× since 1974 · Indiana DNR
Ferdinand State Forest Lake is a reservoir in Dubois County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Oct 1, 2024. 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
Mostly clear
84°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
66°
9 mph
14%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
68°
13 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 325 | 9.09" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 7.85" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 9.38" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 8.14" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 9.2" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 8.6" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 8.72" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 546 | 8.1" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 8.8" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 9.03" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 8.5" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 9.51" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 130 | 11" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 9.55" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 130 | 11.36" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,180 | 8.98" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,050 | 8.3" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,050 | 9" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,050 | 8.16" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,050 | 7.2" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 130 | 11.5" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,050 | 7.84" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9.1" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 45,667 | 0.96" | |
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,200 | ||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 32,090 | 0.8" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 15 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
When does Ferdinand State Forest Lake get stocked?
Going by 29 records since 1974, stocking here peaks in 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
- Camp Ground Lake0.5 mi
- Cyclone Branch2.9 mi
- Wind Run3.3 mi
- Felmont Oil Company Reservoir3.1 mi
- Friday Branch3.7 mi
- Stapleton Run3.8 mi
- Richland Creek3.8 mi
- Idle Hour Lake3.8 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.
Ferdinand State Forest Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ferdinand State Forest Lake?+
Ferdinand State Forest Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Dubois County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2024 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ferdinand State Forest Lake get stocked?+
Going by 29 records since 1974, stocking at Ferdinand State Forest Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ferdinand State Forest 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 Ferdinand State Forest Lake?+
Ferdinand State Forest Lake is a reservoir in Dubois County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.