Kosciusko County · lake
Irish Lake
Stocked 7× since 1981 · Indiana DNR
Irish Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish and Muskellunge — most recently on Oct 1, 2002. 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
Partly cloudy
84°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
9 mph
13%
Sat
Showers
77°
69°
14 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 300 | 8.75" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 300 | 10.75" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 270 | 9.72" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,402 | 10" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,575 | 8" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,467 | 7" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 14,299 | 5.36" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Sawmill Lake0.2 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Banning Lake0.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Little Barbee Lake0.8 mistocked Oct 1, 2014
- Sechrist Lake0.9 mistocked Nov 1, 2018
- Shoe Lake1.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2012
- James Lake1.7 mistocked Nov 1, 2013
- Grassy Creek1.6 mi
- Big Barbee Lake1.8 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
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.
Irish Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Irish Lake?+
Irish Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Muskellunge in Kosciusko County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2002 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Irish Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 1981, stocking at Irish Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Irish 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 Irish Lake?+
Irish Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2002 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.