Steuben County · lake · 36 acres
McClish Lake
Stocked 24× since 1976 · Indiana DNR
McClish Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on Oct 1, 2024. 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
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
80°
68°
13 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 250 | 7" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 8.94" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.8" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.68" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 11.38" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.29" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 759 | 9.3" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 738 | 9.56" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.8" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.4" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.62" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.75" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.5" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.35" | |
| — 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 | 7.5" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 6.4" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 7.01" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.8" | |
When does McClish Lake get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 1976, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Duck Pond0.2 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Lake of the Woods0.5 mi
- Goose Pond0.6 mi
- Taylor Lake0.9 mi
- Spectacle Lakes1.1 mi
- The Basin1.2 mi
- Mud Creek2.2 mi
- Henry Lake2.2 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.
McClish Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McClish Lake?+
McClish Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye in Steuben County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2024 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does McClish Lake get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 1976, stocking at McClish Lake peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish McClish 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 McClish Lake?+
McClish Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.