Wells County · reservoir · 24 acres
Kunkel Lake
Stocked 28× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Kunkel Lake is a reservoir in Wells County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Oct 1, 2014. 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
87°
63°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Rain
83°
68°
15 mph
86%
Sun
Drizzle
71°
64°
16 mph
68%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,600 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 18,817 | 1.52" | |
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,250 | 4.82" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 40,000 | 1.04" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 40,517 | 1.16" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 8.9" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 8.7" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 8.53" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,254 | 9.4" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 8.65" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,251 | 8.48" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 7.24" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | 8.4" | |
| May 1 | Grass Carp | 360 | 8" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 125 | 8.3" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,252 | 9.51" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Northern Pike | 165 | 8.1" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 4.16" | |
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | 6.5" | |
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 119 | 12.6" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,437 | 7" | |
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 268 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 135 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,505 | ||
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 35 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6,814 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 3.5" | |
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Channel Catfish | 30 | ||
When does Kunkel Lake get stocked?
Going by 28 records since 1966, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Sixmile Creek1.0 mi
- Johns Creek3.3 mi
- Meyer Lake3.1 mi
- Johns Creek4.7 mi
- Halls Creek5.3 mi
- Pine Lake6.6 mi
- Bills Creek7.3 mi
- Threemile Creek6.9 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.
Kunkel Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kunkel Lake?+
Kunkel Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Largemouth Bass in Wells County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2014 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kunkel Lake get stocked?+
Going by 28 records since 1966, stocking at Kunkel Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kunkel 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 Kunkel Lake?+
Kunkel Lake is a reservoir in Wells County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2014 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.