LaPorte County · lake · 106 acres
Fishtrap Lake
Stocked 7× since 1973 · Indiana DNR
Fishtrap Lake is a lake in LaPorte County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Nov 1, 2016. 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
Clear
82°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
65°
10 mph
47%
Sat
Showers
74°
67°
15 mph
81%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Yellow Perch | 800 | 6" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Walleye | 800 | ||
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 24,579 | 2.2" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 824,850 | ||
| — 1989 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 825,625 | ||
| — 1973 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 6" | |
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 15,307 | ||
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Horseshoe Lake0.7 mi
- Lower Lake0.8 mi
- Clear Lake1.0 mi
- Lily Lake1.4 mi
- Pine Lake1.3 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Stone Lake1.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Crane Lake2.0 mi
- Orr Lake2.5 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.
Fishtrap Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fishtrap Lake?+
Fishtrap Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch in LaPorte County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2016 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Fishtrap Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 1973, stocking at Fishtrap Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Fishtrap 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 Fishtrap Lake?+
Fishtrap Lake is a lake in LaPorte County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2016 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.