White County · reservoir · 0 acres
Lake Shafer
Stocked 69× since 1978 · Indiana DNR
Lake Shafer is a reservoir in White County, Indiana, stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Striped Bass — most recently on May 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
Drizzle
86°
62°
11 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
77°
68°
14 mph
88%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
65°
16 mph
69%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 129,000 | 1.32" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.34" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 130,525 | 1.32" | |
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,700 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.33" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 130,993 | 1.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.07" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.12" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 129,000 | 1.65" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.13" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 91,052 | 1.47" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.6" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.46" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 138,387 | 1.45" | |
| May 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 6" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 13,000 | 1.16" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 120,148 | 1.38" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.35" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 36,875 | 1.36" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 59,611 | 1.47" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.24" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 117,387 | 1.48" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.22" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 89,595 | 1.49" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.24" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 38,732 | 1.2" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 49,316 | 1.42" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 28,472 | 1.1" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 13,615 | 1.25" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 55,835 | 1.51" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 4,850 | ||
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 85,065 | 1.71" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.2" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 19,365 | 1.34" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.43" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 129,939 | 1.71" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 130,780 | 1.08" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.66" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 27,020 | 1.29" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.15" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 149,735 | 1.88" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 77,150 | 1.51" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.43" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 132,380 | 1.4" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.38" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 36,237 | 1.49" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 25,820 | 1.05" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 129,115 | 1.57" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.3" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 129,396 | 1.64" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Largemouth Bass | 43,597 | 3.89" | |
| Nov 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 90 | 8.56" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 130,465 | 1.75" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 129,950 | 1.94" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.22" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 139,250 | 1.6" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 26,019 | 1.34" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 129,084 | 1.47" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,096 | 1.46" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.22" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 8,357 | 1.6" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,950 | 2.03" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 13,000 | 1.53" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,910 | 1.95" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 12,954 | 2.1" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 40,925 | 1.5" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 20,250 | ||
When does Lake Shafer get stocked?
Going by 69 records since 1978, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
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All Indiana waters with hybrid striped bass → · All Indiana waters with largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Pike Creek0.1 mi
- Honey Creek1.1 mi
- Keans Creek1.8 mi
- Church Creek3.1 mi
- Big Monon Creek5.9 mi
- Lake Freeman7.2 mistocked Jun 1, 2025
- Big Creek9.9 mi
- Indian Creek10.4 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 Shafer fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Shafer?+
Lake Shafer is stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Striped Bass in White County, Indiana, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Shafer get stocked?+
Going by 69 records since 1978, stocking at Lake Shafer peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Shafer?+
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 Shafer?+
Lake Shafer is a reservoir in White County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.