LaGrange County · lake · 66 acres
Messick Lake
Stocked 20× since 1990 · Indiana DNR
Messick Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Nov 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
Overcast
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
64°
11 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
14 mph
68%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 900 | 8.6" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.3" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 851 | 9.27" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.7" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 9" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,715 | 11.7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 10.53" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 9.7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 9.38" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,750 | 8.9" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 9.3" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.2" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 9.7" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.7" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.39" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.53" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 8.7" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 9.5" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,702 | 8.3" | |
When does Messick Lake get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 1990, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Hackenburg Lake0.6 mistocked Oct 1, 1990
- Pond Lil1.0 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Goose Pond1.5 mi
- Dallas Lake1.4 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- The Spreads1.5 mi
- Quog Lake1.6 mi
- Indian Lake1.5 mi
- Indian Lakes1.5 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.
Messick Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Messick Lake?+
Messick Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in LaGrange County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2024 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Messick Lake get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 1990, stocking at Messick Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Messick 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 Messick Lake?+
Messick Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.