Clark County · reservoir · 8 acres
Franke Lake
Stocked 35× since 1965 · Indiana DNR
Franke Lake is a reservoir in Clark County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Nov 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
89°
66°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Showers
83°
66°
12 mph
89%
Sun
Showers
75°
65°
9 mph
74%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 131 | 8.64" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 131 | 8.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 131 | 9.09" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 131 | 8.58" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 131 | 9.45" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 131 | 9.37" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 130 | 9.04" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.52" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.8" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.9" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 2,768 | 1.38" | |
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 907 | 3.61" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 3,400 | 0.83" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.89" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.83" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 9.4" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 446 | 10" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 19,047 | 1.26" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 2,250 | 0.86" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 2,250 | 1.57" | |
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 899 | 3.59" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 9.4" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.4" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.4" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 9.1" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | ||
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 200 | 4.8" | |
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 393 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 200 | 6" | |
| — 1965 — | ||||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 200 | ||
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,475 | 3.32" | |
| Apr 1 | Redear Sunfish | 2,500 | ||
When does Franke Lake get stocked?
Going by 35 records since 1965, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Sheep Branch0.2 mi
- Schlamm Lake0.8 mistocked Nov 1, 2022
- Oak Lake0.7 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Pine Lake0.9 mi
- Calf Run0.9 mi
- Guernsey Creek1.6 mi
- Grain Run1.3 mi
- Wolf Run1.4 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.
Franke Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Franke Lake?+
Franke Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Clark County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Franke Lake get stocked?+
Going by 35 records since 1965, stocking at Franke Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Franke 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 Franke Lake?+
Franke Lake is a reservoir in Clark County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.