Steuben County · lake
First Basin
First Basin is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana's fish & wildlife agency; 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
86°
62°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
15 mph
69%
Sun
Showers
72°
62°
17 mph
69%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Crooked Lake0.2 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Second Basin0.9 mi
- Lower Basin1.3 mi
- Loon Lake1.7 mi
- Middle Basin1.8 mi
- Lake James2.3 mi
- Third Basin1.7 mi
- Buck Lake2.3 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.
First Basin fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish First Basin?+
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 First Basin?+
First Basin is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.