LaGrange County · lake · 26 acres
Martin Lake
Stocked 47× since 1976 · Indiana DNR
Martin Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 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
Overcast
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
12 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
78°
68°
14 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 814 | 10.73" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,551 | 9.54" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 8.64" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,544 | 9.02" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,220 | 10.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 8.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 9.49" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 9.45" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 440 | 7.4" | |
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 9.38" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 78 | 8.09" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 8.41" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 8.6" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 7.9" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 8" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 9.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.6" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 9.03" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.64" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.47" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.91" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.17" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| May 1 | Grass Carp | 19 | ||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.52" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.94" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.08" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.68" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.38" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.29" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.87" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.91" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 507 | 9.8" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.18" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.51" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.47" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.5" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.8" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.3" | |
| Feb 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 7.29" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 6.46" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.9" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 8" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 6.4" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 7.01" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.1" | |
When does Martin Lake get stocked?
Going by 47 records since 1976, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Smith Hole0.2 mi
- Olin Lake0.4 mistocked May 1, 2007
- Oliver Lake1.1 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Bass Hole1.2 mi
- Basin Lake1.5 mi
- Holsinger Hole1.6 mi
- Westler Lake1.8 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Dove Creek1.7 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.
Martin Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Martin Lake?+
Martin Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Rainbow Trout in LaGrange County, Indiana, most recently on Mar 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Martin Lake get stocked?+
Going by 47 records since 1976, stocking at Martin Lake peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Martin 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 Martin Lake?+
Martin Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Mar 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.