Fayette County · reservoir · 21 acres
Manlove Lake
Stocked 25× since 1972 · Indiana DNR
Manlove Lake is a reservoir in Fayette County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Oct 1, 2020. 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
82°
59°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
5 mph
11%
Sat
Storms
78°
67°
18 mph
80%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.4" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.1" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.6" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.9" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.09" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.2" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.7" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.88" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 501 | 9.4" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 8.2" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9.2" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 900 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 15,500 | ||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | ||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,150 | 2.86" | |
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 3" | |
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 4,380 | ||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 6" | |
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,641 | 3.11" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 7,920 | ||
When does Manlove Lake get stocked?
Going by 25 records since 1972, stocking here peaks in October and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All Indiana waters with bluegill → · All Indiana waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Mixed Creek0.7 mi
- Simple Branch2.9 mi
- Wilson Run4.3 mi
- Springs Run4.4 mi
- Roy Run4.6 mi
- City Run4.2 mi
- Milton Drain4.4 mi
- Hi-Way Springs5.2 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.
Manlove Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Manlove Lake?+
Manlove Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Fayette County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2020 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Manlove Lake get stocked?+
Going by 25 records since 1972, stocking at Manlove Lake peaks in October and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Manlove Lake?+
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 Manlove Lake?+
Manlove Lake is a reservoir in Fayette County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2020 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.