Scott County · reservoir
Hardy Lake
Stocked 79× since 1970 · Indiana DNR
Hardy Lake is a reservoir in Scott County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Hybrid Striped Bass — 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
84°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
66°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
81°
68°
15 mph
85%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 68 | 9.37" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,000 | 1.49" | |
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.47" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.53" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,000 | 1.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.09" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.37" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.07" | |
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.47" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,000 | 1.6" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,000 | 1.89" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 6,994 | 1.28" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.62" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,480 | 1.4" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,480 | 1.28" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,480 | 1.34" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 14,960 | 1.19" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 14,960 | 1.42" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 22,232 | 1.2" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 4,633 | 4.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 14,960 | 1.3" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,223 | 8.8" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 9,674 | 1.25" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Walleye | 221 | 4.9" | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 4,427 | 1.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Grass Carp | 1,000 | 10" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 7,410 | 1" | |
| Apr 1 | Grass Carp | 1,000 | 10" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 14,820 | 0.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Grass Carp | 1,000 | 10" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,446 | 8.1" | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 7,410 | 1.85" | |
| Apr 1 | Grass Carp | 1,000 | 10" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Grass Carp | 1,000 | 10" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Grass Carp | 1,030 | 10" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,410 | 1.66" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,446 | 8.8" | |
| Jun 1 | Grass Carp | 700 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Striped Bass | 7,410 | 1.2" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Grass Carp | 600 | 10" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,446 | 8.1" | |
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 5,928 | 11" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,446 | 10.55" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,446 | 8.67" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,401 | 8.83" | |
| Jun 1 | Grass Carp | 2 | 9" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 2,598 | 9.81" | |
| Jun 1 | Grass Carp | 1,150 | 10" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,446 | 8.7" | |
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 719 | 10.1" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 546 | 9.9" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 371 | 10.3" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,928 | 9.2" | |
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 371 | 10.3" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 371 | 9.4" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,928 | 8.8" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 371 | 10.48" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,928 | 8" | |
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 371 | 9.66" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,526 | ||
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskie | 741 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Northern Pike | 560 | ||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,200,000 | ||
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Northern Pike | 167 | ||
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,410 | ||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,252,350 | ||
| Mar 1 | Northern Pike | 370 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Northern Pike | 380 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Northern Pike | 233 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,500,000 | ||
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Northern Pike | 188 | ||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,093 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | ||
| — 1970 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Black Crappie | 1,520 | 5" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 1,213 | ||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | ||
When does Hardy Lake get stocked?
Going by 79 records since 1970, stocking here peaks in June.
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Nearby waters
- Fowler Branch2.0 mi
- Coffee Creek2.1 mi
- Slate Creek2.8 mi
- Crooked Creek3.1 mi
- Graham Creek3.8 mi
- Big Creek3.9 mi
- Quick Creek3.9 mi
- Howard Lake4.9 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.
Hardy Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hardy Lake?+
Hardy Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Hybrid Striped Bass in Scott County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hardy Lake get stocked?+
Going by 79 records since 1970, stocking at Hardy Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hardy 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 Hardy Lake?+
Hardy Lake is a reservoir in Scott 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.