Elkhart County · lake · 91 acres
Heaton Lake
Stocked 6× since 1967 · Indiana DNR
Heaton Lake is a lake in Elkhart County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike — most recently on Jun 1, 1977. 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
83°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
63°
9 mph
27%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
15 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Tiger Muskie | 225 | ||
| — 1969 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 60 | ||
| — 1968 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Bluegill | 40 | ||
| Apr 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | ||
| Apr 1 | Northern Pike | 4,000 | ||
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 150 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pine Creek2.8 mi
- Sheep Creek2.6 mi
- Puterbaugh Creek3.4 mi
- Mud Lake4.1 mi
- Simonton Lake3.3 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Christiana Creek4.3 mi
- Elkhart River4.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Indiana Lake4.2 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.
Heaton Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Heaton Lake?+
Heaton Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Elkhart County, Indiana, most recently on Jun 1, 1977 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Heaton Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 1967, stocking at Heaton Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Heaton 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 Heaton Lake?+
Heaton Lake is a lake in Elkhart County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Jun 1, 1977 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.