Lake County · reservoir
Lake Dalecarlia
Stocked 9× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Lake Dalecarlia is a reservoir in Lake County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass — most recently on Jun 1, 2019. 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°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
63°
14 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
15 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,360 | 5" | |
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | ||
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 715 | ||
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | ||
| Mar 1 | Black Crappie | 200 | ||
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Black Crappie | 4 | 9" | |
| Dec 1 | Bluegill | 306 | ||
| Dec 1 | Largemouth Bass | 996 | ||
| Dec 1 | Redear Sunfish | 60 | ||
When does Lake Dalecarlia get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 1966, stocking here peaks in December.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Redwing Lake2.0 mi
- Lake Bel-Aire2.2 mi
- Cedar Lake3.3 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Hidden Lake4.3 mistocked Oct 1, 1990
- Hermit Lake4.7 mi
- Spring Run5.1 mi
- Fancher Lake5.4 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Lake Seven6.2 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.
Lake Dalecarlia fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Dalecarlia?+
Lake Dalecarlia is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Lake County, Indiana, most recently on Jun 1, 2019 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Dalecarlia get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 1966, stocking at Lake Dalecarlia peaks in December. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Dalecarlia?+
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 Lake Dalecarlia?+
Lake Dalecarlia is a reservoir in Lake County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Jun 1, 2019 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.