Steuben County · lake · 337 acres
Lake Gage
Stocked 42× since 1976 · Indiana DNR
Lake Gage is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead — most recently on Feb 1, 2026. 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
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Storms
79°
68°
14 mph
59%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Feb 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,131 | 10.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,224 | 9.54" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,222 | 9.02" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,413 | 10.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,202 | 9.49" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,202 | 9.45" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 9.9" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,208 | 9" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,229 | 9.2" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,297 | 9.42" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,369 | 9.17" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 9.73" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 3,200 | 6.95" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 38,202 | 3.04" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 19,569 | 3.52" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 24,040 | 3" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 31,891 | 3.09" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,232 | 10.56" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,225 | 10.67" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,330 | 9.95" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 29,765 | 3.16" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 16,630 | 3.16" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,900 | 10" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,470 | 10" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,941 | 10.7" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | 10.5" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.58" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.3" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.5" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10.5" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.07" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 7.33" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.33" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 7.7" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 6.46" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.5" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Brook Trout | 1,137 | ||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 676 | ||
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 7.01" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.2" | |
When does Lake Gage get stocked?
Going by 42 records since 1976, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Lime Lake0.6 mi
- Lake Syl-Van0.7 mi
- Sally Owen Lake0.9 mi
- Chair Factory Lake1.1 mi
- Rhodes Lake1.3 mi
- Perch Lake1.1 mi
- Tamarack Lake2.0 mi
- Bell Lake1.7 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 Gage fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Gage?+
Lake Gage is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead in Steuben County, Indiana, most recently on Feb 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Gage get stocked?+
Going by 42 records since 1976, stocking at Lake Gage peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Gage?+
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 Gage?+
Lake Gage is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Feb 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.