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Clark County · reservoir · 4 acres

Oak Lake

Brown Trout — stocked in Oak Lake, IndianaChannel Catfish — stocked in Oak Lake, IndianaLargemouth Bass — stocked in Oak Lake, IndianaRainbow Trout — stocked in Oak Lake, Indiana
Brown TroutChannel CatfishLargemouth BassRainbow TroutRedear SunfishWhite Catfish

Stocked 85× since 1967 · Indiana DNR

Oak Lake is a reservoir in Clark County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Nov 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

midnight6anoon6pmidnight

Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

87°

62°

6 mph

Fri

Overcast

90°

67°

9 mph

Sat

Storms

79°

68°

15 mph

86%

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2010: 2 stockings2011: 1 stocking2012: 2 stockings2013: 2 stockings2014: 2 stockings2015: 2 stockings2016: 2 stockings2017: 2 stockings2018: 2 stockings2019: 2 stockings2020: 2 stockings2021: 2 stockings2022: 1 stocking2023: 1 stocking2024: 1 stocking2025: 1 stocking
— 2025 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish3408.64"
— 2024 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish2908.37"
— 2023 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3408.5"
— 2022 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish3408.6"
— 2021 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish2729.09"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4057.28"
— 2020 —
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4057.8"
Sep 1Channel Catfish3408.6"
— 2019 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3408.58"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4058.9"
— 2018 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3408.02"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4058.3"
— 2017 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3409.45"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4058.2"
— 2016 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish3407.8"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout3757.01"
— 2015 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3409.37"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4058.42"
— 2014 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3409.1"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4058.02"
— 2013 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3409.04"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4059.3"
— 2012 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3409.09"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout4059.72"
— 2011 —
Nov 1Rainbow Trout5008.5"
— 2010 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3408.18"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5008.45"
— 2009 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4028.8"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5008.97"
— 2008 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4028.9"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5227.7"
— 2007 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4009.28"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5128.2"
— 2006 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.91"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5308.79"
— 2005 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.89"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5309.2"
— 2004 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4009.2"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5009.73"
— 2003 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5008.76"
— 2002 —
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5009.01"
Oct 1Channel Catfish4009.28"
— 2001 —
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5089.12"
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.83"
— 2000 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.36"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5149.19"
— 1999 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4009.4"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5088.79"
— 1998 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3988.71"
— 1997 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish3889.95"
— 1996 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.4"
— 1995 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.3"
— 1994 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4009.8"
— 1993 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.1"
— 1992 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5009.33"
— 1991 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4009.4"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5158.83"
— 1990 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.3"
— 1989 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.4"
— 1988 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.5"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5008.8"
— 1987 —
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5009.25"
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.4"
— 1986 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish4008.7"
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5007"
— 1985 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish400
Oct 1Rainbow Trout500
— 1984 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish400
Sep 1Rainbow Trout5007.25"
— 1983 —
Oct 1Rainbow Trout5006.8"
— 1982 —
Dec 1Rainbow Trout5008.29"
Nov 1Channel Catfish400
Feb 1Brown Trout5047.95"
— 1980 —
Dec 1Brown Trout5007.3"
Nov 1Channel Catfish400
— 1979 —
Dec 1Rainbow Trout4507.6"
— 1978 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish400
— 1976 —
Nov 1Channel Catfish100
— 1973 —
Oct 1Channel Catfish68
— 1967 —
Dec 1Channel Catfish300
Sep 1Redear Sunfish30
Sep 1White Catfish30
Mar 1Largemouth Bass150

When does Oak Lake get stocked?

Going by 85 records since 1967, stocking here peaks in October.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 1 stockingFebMar: 1 stockingMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 0 stockingsMayJun: 0 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 4 stockingsSepOct: 65 stockingsOctNov: 10 stockingsNovDec: 4 stockingsDec

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Oak Lake fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Oak Lake?+

Oak Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout in Clark County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Oak Lake get stocked?+

Going by 85 records since 1967, stocking at Oak Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Oak 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 Oak Lake?+

Oak Lake is a reservoir in Clark County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.