Wabash County · reservoir · 2,160 acres
Mississinewa Lake
Stocked 20× since 1967 · Indiana DNR
Mississinewa Lake is a reservoir in Wabash County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass — 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
Partly cloudy
83°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
64°
10 mph
18%
Sat
Storms
78°
68°
14 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 12,500 | 5" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Rainbow Trout | 478 | 11.9" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 86,865 | 1.04" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 67,650 | 1.8" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 480,000 | ||
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 245,316 | 1.54" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 150,312 | 1.62" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 189,809 | 2.06" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 23,970 | 1.54" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskie | 10,000 | 7.46" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 77,950 | ||
| — 1982 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 17,688 | 2.2" | |
| — 1973 — | ||||
| May 1 | White Bass | 104 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| May 1 | White Bass | 328 | ||
| — 1968 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 26,300 | ||
| Mar 1 | Redear Sunfish | 17,200 | ||
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Black Crappie | 35,000 | 1" | |
| Dec 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,000 | ||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,577 | 4.75" | |
| Oct 1 | Rock Bass | 3,500 | ||
When does Mississinewa Lake get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 1967, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Lake Niconzah0.3 mi
- Liston Creek0.9 mi
- Goose Creek1.8 mi
- Rock Run2.8 mi
- Tenmile Creek3.2 mi
- Honey Creek4.4 mi
- Walnut Creek3.8 mi
- Ridgeway Creek4.5 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.
Mississinewa Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mississinewa Lake?+
Mississinewa Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Wabash County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mississinewa Lake get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 1967, stocking at Mississinewa Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mississinewa 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 Mississinewa Lake?+
Mississinewa Lake is a reservoir in Wabash 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.