LaGrange County · lake · 23 acres
Pond Lil
Stocked 38× since 1986 · Indiana DNR
Pond Lil is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Oct 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
87°
61°
11 mph
13%
Sat
Rain
81°
67°
15 mph
74%
Sun
Showers
71°
62°
16 mph
71%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 7.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 7.7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 8" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 352 | 11.7" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 9.2" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 360 | 12.7" | |
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Sunfish | 800 | 7" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 10" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 10.7" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 10.3" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 9.9" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 440 | 13.2" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 11.8" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 1,876 | 1.58" | |
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 11.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 5,611 | 1.57" | |
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,071 | 4.1" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.7" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 562 | 10.2" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 9.6" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 570 | 11.36" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.9" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 11" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.8" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.9" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.2" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 558 | 11.73" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.7" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 559 | 10.99" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.3" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.5" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 10.5" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 11.5" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 275 | 8.2" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 275 | 8.2" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 275 | 8.1" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 250 | 9.2" | |
When does Pond Lil get stocked?
Going by 38 records since 1986, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Indian Lakes0.6 mi
- Indian Lake0.6 mi
- Dallas Lake0.6 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Hackenburg Lake1.0 mistocked Oct 1, 1990
- Atwood Lake0.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Messick Lake1.0 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
- The Spreads1.4 mi
- Westler Lake1.3 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
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.
Pond Lil fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pond Lil?+
Pond Lil is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish and Largemouth Bass in LaGrange County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pond Lil get stocked?+
Going by 38 records since 1986, stocking at Pond Lil peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pond Lil?+
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 Pond Lil?+
Pond Lil is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.