St. Joseph County · lake · 32 acres
Pinhook Lake
Stocked 22× since 1970 · Indiana DNR
Pinhook Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — 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
85°
61°
10 mph
48%
Sat
Rain
74°
65°
13 mph
82%
Sun
Showers
75°
63°
15 mph
73%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 325 | 7.94" | |
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 320 | 8.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 304 | 10.16" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 8.41" | |
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 320 | 8.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 8.04" | |
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 320 | 8.4" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 320 | 9.6" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 11.7" | |
| May 1 | Steelhead | 150 | 8.85" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 11.8" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 11.8" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.5" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.54" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 11.11" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 7.95" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.47" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 8.4" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 805 | 8" | |
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 20,300 | ||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,028 | ||
| — 1970 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | ||
When does Pinhook Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 1970, stocking here peaks in May and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Indiana waters with bluegill → · All Indiana waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Judy Creek1.1 mi
- Saint Marys Lake1.8 mi
- Saint Josephs Lake1.9 mi
- Bowman Creek3.9 mi
- Chain O' Lakes4.8 mi
- North Chain Lake4.9 mistocked May 1, 2024
- South Chain Lake5.2 mistocked Nov 1, 2021
- Brandywine Creek6.7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
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.
Pinhook Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pinhook Lake?+
Pinhook Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in St. Joseph County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pinhook Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 1970, stocking at Pinhook Lake peaks in May and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pinhook 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 Pinhook Lake?+
Pinhook Lake is a lake in St. Joseph 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.