St. Joseph County · lake · 79 acres
Riddles Lake
Stocked 21× since 1975 · Indiana DNR
Riddles Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Hybrid Sunfish — most recently on Mar 1, 2017. 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
Clear
83°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
65°
11 mph
30%
Sat
Showers
77°
67°
16 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | 7" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | 7.5" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 1,000 | 7" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Yellow Perch | 1,006 | 7" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Hybrid Sunfish | 550 | 6" | |
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 280 | 8" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 325 | 7" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 535 | 7" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 610 | 7" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 695 | 7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 680 | 7" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Hybrid Sunfish | 421 | 6" | |
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 606 | 7" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 400 | ||
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,420 | 9.5" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Bluegill | 1,000 | ||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,002 | 1.3" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,000 | 1.3" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,500 | 1.6" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Bluegill | 1,000 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 4" | |
When does Riddles Lake get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 1975, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Dipper Lake0.7 mi
- Fites Lake0.8 mi
- Pleasant Lake1.1 mistocked Aug 1, 1985
- Moon Lake3.1 mistocked Oct 1, 1975
- Lake of the Wood5.9 mi
- Catfish Lake6.3 mi
- Pine Creek6.0 mi
- Middle Fork Yellow River5.7 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.
Riddles Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Riddles Lake?+
Riddles Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Hybrid Sunfish in St. Joseph County, Indiana, most recently on Mar 1, 2017 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Riddles Lake get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 1975, stocking at Riddles Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Riddles 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 Riddles Lake?+
Riddles Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Mar 1, 2017 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.