Noble County · lake · 131 acres
Skinner Lake
Stocked 35× since 1967 · Indiana DNR
Skinner Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie — 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
Partly cloudy
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
67°
9 mph
6%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
14 mph
68%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 10.52" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 125 | 11.64" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 500 | 10.61" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 8.8" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 500 | 9.28" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 8.83" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 250 | 10.25" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.78" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.65" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 8.98" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 8.83" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 8.74" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.22" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.6" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,110 | 8.26" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 8.08" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.4" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.06" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.52" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.3" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 11.27" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 10.94" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 12.33" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 625 | 9.95" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 645 | 8.32" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 1,025 | 10.17" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 450 | 10.2" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 691 | 10.3" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 2,390 | 10.51" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 2,400 | 11.41" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 2,410 | 10.23" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Tiger Muskie | 425 | 9.62" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Tiger Muskie | 2,400 | 9.23" | |
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 23 | ||
When does Skinner Lake get stocked?
Going by 35 records since 1967, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Rimmell Branch0.3 mi
- Sweet Lake0.7 mi
- Bushong Lake2.2 mi
- Indian Lake2.4 mi
- Sacarider Lake3.5 mi
- Bowen Lake4.3 mistocked Oct 1, 1998
- Krieger Lake4.3 mi
- Finster Lakes4.3 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.
Skinner Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Skinner Lake?+
Skinner Lake is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie in Noble County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Skinner Lake get stocked?+
Going by 35 records since 1967, stocking at Skinner Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Skinner 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 Skinner Lake?+
Skinner Lake is a lake in Noble 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.