Sullivan County · reservoir · 54 acres
Lake Shakamak
Stocked 22× since 1975 · Indiana DNR
Lake Shakamak is a reservoir in Sullivan County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. 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°
65°
11 mph
22%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
66°
14 mph
69%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
66°
13 mph
59%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,303 | 7.95" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,303 | 9.39" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,042 | 9.5" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,303 | 8.3" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,303 | 8.6" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,303 | 10.33" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,303 | 9.86" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.36" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.64" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.01" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.6" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 9.43" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.64" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 952 | 9.16" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 952 | 7.6" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.1" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.56" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 8.65" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,120 | 9.1" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | ||
When does Lake Shakamak get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 1975, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Kickapoo0.8 mistocked Sep 1, 1986
- Lake Lenape1.0 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Powell Pond3.1 mi
- Boston Creek3.2 mi
- Hooker Creek3.3 mi
- Greenbriar Lake4.0 mi
- East Fork Busseron Creek3.7 mi
- Hickory Lake4.7 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 Shakamak fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Shakamak?+
Lake Shakamak is stocked with Channel Catfish in Sullivan County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Shakamak get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 1975, stocking at Lake Shakamak peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Shakamak?+
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 Shakamak?+
Lake Shakamak is a reservoir in Sullivan County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.