Starke County · lake · 28 acres
Hartz Lake
Stocked 9× since 1972 · Indiana DNR
Hartz Lake is a lake in Starke County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Oct 1, 2011. 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
Fog
83°
57°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
64°
11 mph
34%
Sat
Showers
76°
68°
15 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,523 | 11.43" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 9.1" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.5" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,003 | 8.75" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 701 | 8.4" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 510 | 5.2" | |
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | ||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 370 | ||
When does Hartz Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 1972, stocking here peaks in October and November.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Langenbahn Lake0.8 mistocked Nov 1, 2009
- Chapman Branch2.7 mi
- Houghton Lake4.4 mi
- Moore Lake4.5 mi
- Lost Lake4.1 mi
- King Lake5.1 mistocked Nov 1, 2004
- Lake Maxinkuckee5.1 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Bass Lake5.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
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.
Hartz Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hartz Lake?+
Hartz Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Starke County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2011 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hartz Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 1972, stocking at Hartz Lake peaks in October and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hartz 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 Hartz Lake?+
Hartz Lake is a lake in Starke County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2011 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.