Starke County · reservoir · 340 acres
Koontz Lake
Stocked 9× since 1970 · Indiana DNR
Koontz Lake is a reservoir in Starke County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Mar 1, 2020. 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°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
65°
10 mph
49%
Sat
Showers
77°
67°
15 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 10,509 | 3.75" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Feb 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,392 | 4.42" | |
| — 1971 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 3,475 | ||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 500,000 | 0.25" | |
| — 1970 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Black Crappie | 720 | 5" | |
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 4,600 | 1.74" | |
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | ||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | ||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 3,200 | 2.5" | |
When does Koontz Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 1970, stocking here peaks in November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- South Branch Pine Creek3.7 mi
- Jordans Creek4.9 mi
- Yellow Bank Creek5.3 mi
- Gilbert Lake5.6 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Minnow Branch5.8 mi
- Hardys Lake5.9 mi
- Flat Lake6.2 mi
- Eagle Lake6.9 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.
Koontz Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Koontz Lake?+
Koontz Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Starke County, Indiana, most recently on Mar 1, 2020 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Koontz Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 1970, stocking at Koontz Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Koontz 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 Koontz Lake?+
Koontz Lake is a reservoir in Starke County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Mar 1, 2020 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.