Lake County · lake · 5 acres
Hidden Lake
Stocked 7× since 1980 · Indiana DNR
Hidden Lake is a lake in Lake County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Oct 1, 1990. 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
Rain
85°
64°
15 mph
51%
Sat
Showers
72°
67°
15 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 652 | 8.6" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 652 | 8.4" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 651 | 8.86" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 670 | 8.28" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 13,000 | ||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | ||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,600 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Hermit Lake0.5 mi
- Fancher Lake1.2 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Lake Seven2.0 mi
- Cedar Lake2.7 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Lake Dalecarlia4.3 mistocked Jun 1, 2019
- Smith Ditch4.1 mi
- Redwing Lake6.0 mi
- Lake Bel-Aire6.4 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.
Hidden Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hidden Lake?+
Hidden Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Lake County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 1990 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hidden Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 1980, stocking at Hidden Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hidden 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 Hidden Lake?+
Hidden Lake is a lake in Lake County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 1990 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.