Fulton County · swamp
Lake Manitou
Stocked 10× since 1972 · Indiana DNR
Lake Manitou is a swamp in Fulton County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike — most recently on Dec 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
84°
57°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
64°
11 mph
22%
Sat
Storms
77°
68°
14 mph
80%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Black Crappie | 30,200 | 1.68" | |
| Dec 1 | Bluegill | 67,705 | 1.69" | |
| Dec 1 | Largemouth Bass | 39 | 9" | |
| Dec 1 | Redear Sunfish | 81,388 | 1.06" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 2,281 | 7.9" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 3,642 | 8.25" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 3,264 | 9.44" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Northern Pike | 880 | 11.4" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | ||
When does Lake Manitou get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 1972, stocking here peaks in December.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Colonial Pond0.0 mi
- Rain Creek2.2 mi
- Mount Zion Millpond3.4 mi
- Chippewanuck Creek4.5 mi
- Mill Creek4.3 mi
- Millark Millpond4.5 mi
- Shakey Lake4.4 mi
- Nyona Lake6.0 mistocked Jun 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.
Lake Manitou fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Manitou?+
Lake Manitou is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Fulton County, Indiana, most recently on Dec 1, 2019 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Manitou get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 1972, stocking at Lake Manitou peaks in December. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Manitou?+
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 Manitou?+
Lake Manitou is a swamp in Fulton County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Dec 1, 2019 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.