Monroe County · reservoir · 11,112 acres
Monroe Lake
Stocked 84× since 1965 · Indiana DNR
Monroe Lake is a reservoir in Monroe County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass — most recently on Jun 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
87°
62°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
66°
9 mph
17%
Sat
Showers
75°
67°
12 mph
81%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 34,227 | 1.21" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.09" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,471,900 | 0.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.11" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,414,325 | 0.2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,700 | 7" | |
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 140,575 | 1.35" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 8,944,100 | 0.2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.16" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,422,850 | 0.02" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 107,500 | 1.44" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,650 | 1.38" | |
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 16,000 | ||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 8,516,400 | 0.2" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 58,771 | 1.15" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 9,864,125 | 0.11" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 37,605 | 1.28" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 5,796,275 | 0.2" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 30,030 | 1.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,455,450 | 0.2" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.28" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 77,202 | 1.28" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 107,500 | 1.18" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.41" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 161,250 | 1.23" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 451,990 | 1.29" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 107,500 | 1.18" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 227,722 | 1.13" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 57,254 | 1.25" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 340,649 | 1.38" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 21,466 | 1.48" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 365,488 | 1.19" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 54,193 | 1.27" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 534,623 | 1.31" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 107,500 | 1.23" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 64,655 | 1.75" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 351,175 | 1.61" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 50,000 | 3.5" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 47,448 | 1.4" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 115,848 | 1.47" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 96,942 | 1.28" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 5,727 | 2.39" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 547,347 | 1.73" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.51" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 161,250 | 1.47" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 108,112 | 1.21" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 51,500 | 2.15" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 6,618 | 2.32" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 90,306 | 1.14" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 13,718 | 3.75" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 54,716 | 1.62" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,750 | 1.62" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,760 | 1.22" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 75,250 | 1.78" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 10,710 | 2.11" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 573,094 | 1.81" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 37,853 | 3.04" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 53,850 | ||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 22,503 | ||
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 107,000 | ||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 8,300 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 72,082 | ||
| Jul 1 | White Bass | 600 | 3.75" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 92,703 | 1.4" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 9,295,725 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 288 | ||
| Mar 1 | Northern Pike | 4,500 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 45,695 | 1" | |
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 34,861 | 1.79" | |
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Northern Pike | 1,000,000 | ||
| — 1973 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 3,060,000 | ||
| — 1968 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 4,034 | 2" | |
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 3 | 12" | |
| Sep 1 | Bluegill | 32 | 7" | |
| Sep 1 | Redear Sunfish | 40 | 6" | |
| Sep 1 | Spotted Bass | 42 | 7.5" | |
| — 1965 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Northern Pike | 45 | ||
| Sep 1 | Spotted Bass | 3,700 | 2.25" | |
| Sep 1 | Redear Sunfish | 16 | ||
| Sep 1 | Black Crappie | 87 | ||
| Apr 1 | Rock Bass | 10,065 | ||
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 12 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 3 | ||
When does Monroe Lake get stocked?
Going by 84 records since 1965, stocking here peaks in June.
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All Indiana waters with black crappie → · All Indiana waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Siscoe Branch0.9 mi
- Moore Creek1.6 mi
- Allens Creek2.2 mi
- Ramp Creek2.3 mi
- Saddle Creek2.5 mi
- Baxter Branch3.4 mi
- Middle Fork Salt Creek3.0 mi
- North Fork Salt Creek3.0 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.
Monroe Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Monroe Lake?+
Monroe Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Monroe County, Indiana, most recently on Jun 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Monroe Lake get stocked?+
Going by 84 records since 1965, stocking at Monroe Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Monroe 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 Monroe Lake?+
Monroe Lake is a reservoir in Monroe County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Jun 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.