Orange County · reservoir · 9,121 acres
Patoka Lake
Stocked 49× since 1977 · Indiana DNR
Patoka Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass and Rock 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
Partly cloudy
84°
63°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
7 mph
16%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
68°
13 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 34,237 | 1.31" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,018,350 | 0.2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,000 | 1.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,027,750 | 0.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,000 | 1.16" | |
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.45" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 4,121,900 | 0.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 88,000 | 1.1" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,086,500 | 0.2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,000 | 1.36" | |
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 11,353 | 1.6" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,699,050 | 0.02" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,000 | 1.55" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | 11" | |
| Aug 1 | Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,826,750 | 0.2" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 60,513 | 1.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 8,514,050 | 0.1" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 22,180 | 1.27" | |
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 10,000 | 1.35" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 6,037,150 | 0.2" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Striped Bass | 12,075 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,525 | 1.67" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 86 | 4.55" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,000 | 1.28" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 68,442 | 1.41" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 39,776 | 1.21" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 8,126,300 | ||
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 73,671 | 1.31" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 317,283 | 1.5" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 120,411 | 1.37" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 61,073 | 1.47" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 3,797,600 | ||
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 5,564,800 | ||
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 5,386,200 | ||
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 56,940 | 1.3" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 98,774 | 0.9" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| May 1 | Striped Bass | 44,440 | 1.2" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 23,613 | 1.93" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 202,479 | 1.02" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Striped Bass | 141,943 | 1.39" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rock Bass | 27,287 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 222,173 | ||
| May 1 | White Bass | 714 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,704 | 0.01" | |
| Nov 1 | Rock Bass | 1,920 | ||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 20,000 | ||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 28,353 | 3.3" | |
When does Patoka Lake get stocked?
Going by 49 records since 1977, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Painter Creek1.2 mistocked Nov 1, 1979
- Olinger Lake1.3 mi
- Fleming Creek1.4 mi
- Jordan Branch2.1 mi
- Little Patoka River2.3 mi
- Ritter Creek3.6 mistocked Nov 1, 1979
- Allen Creek3.7 mi
- Lick Fork3.7 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.
Patoka Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Patoka Lake?+
Patoka Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass and Rock Bass in Orange County, Indiana, most recently on Jun 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Patoka Lake get stocked?+
Going by 49 records since 1977, stocking at Patoka Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Patoka 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 Patoka Lake?+
Patoka Lake is a reservoir in Orange 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.