Bartholomew County · reservoir
Grouse Ridge Lake
Stocked 33× since 1967 · Indiana DNR
Grouse Ridge Lake is a reservoir in Bartholomew County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Grass Carp — most recently on Oct 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
87°
63°
10 mph
12%
Sat
Showers
82°
67°
13 mph
85%
Sun
Rain
73°
65°
6 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 28,601 | 1.4" | |
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 22,959 | 1.08" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 319 | 8.37" | |
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 125,164 | 1.33" | |
| Oct 1 | Black Crappie | 5,292 | 2.38" | |
| May 1 | Largemouth Bass | 56 | 14.1" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 638 | 8.6" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 638 | 8.11" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 638 | 8.02" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 637 | 8.6" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 9.28" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8.6" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 195 | 11" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 10" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 10,384 | 0.83" | |
| Oct 1 | Black Crappie | 260 | 2.36" | |
| Apr 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | 2.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 7,800 | 1.3" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8.6" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 9.28" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 649 | 8.36" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8.3" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8.2" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 651 | 8.41" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8.3" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 9.2" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 8.7" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | ||
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 630 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 855 | ||
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | ||
When does Grouse Ridge Lake get stocked?
Going by 33 records since 1967, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Everroad Lake0.2 mi
- Noblitt Lake1.2 mi
- Echo Lake1.6 mi
- Lutheran Lake2.6 mi
- Grandview Lake3.2 mi
- South Fork White Creek3.0 mi
- South Fork Creek3.0 mi
- Fraternal Order Columbus Police Lake3.6 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.
Grouse Ridge Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Grouse Ridge Lake?+
Grouse Ridge Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Grass Carp in Bartholomew County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Grouse Ridge Lake get stocked?+
Going by 33 records since 1967, stocking at Grouse Ridge Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Grouse Ridge 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 Grouse Ridge Lake?+
Grouse Ridge Lake is a reservoir in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.