Ripley County · reservoir · 13 acres
Oser Reservoir
Stocked 24× since 1970 · Indiana DNR
Oser Reservoir is a reservoir in Ripley County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — 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.
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
89°
60°
9 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
82°
68°
14 mph
90%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
65°
9 mph
74%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 609 | 8.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 487 | 8.1" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 609 | 8.6" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 609 | 8.2" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 609 | 8.8" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 8.5" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.7" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.5" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.9" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.9" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9.2" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.3" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.1" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.4" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9.3" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9.7" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 825 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 6" | |
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,671 | 3.1" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 34,199 | ||
| — 1970 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 16 | 8" | |
When does Oser Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 1970, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Hahn Reservoir0.3 mistocked Oct 1, 2023
- Feller Reservoir0.3 mistocked Oct 1, 2023
- Mollenkramer Reservoir1.0 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
- Sycamore Lake1.2 mi
- Bobs Creek1.8 mi
- Bischoff Reservoir1.6 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
- Little Laughery Creek2.9 mi
- Walnut Fork4.1 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.
Oser Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oser Reservoir?+
Oser Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Ripley County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oser Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 1970, stocking at Oser Reservoir peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oser Reservoir?+
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 Oser Reservoir?+
Oser Reservoir is a reservoir in Ripley 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.