Porter County · lake · 12 acres
Spectacle Lake
Stocked 9× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Spectacle Lake is a lake in Porter County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Oct 1, 1987. 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
83°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
65°
12 mph
52%
Sat
Showers
72°
67°
16 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 455 | 8.86" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Channel Catfish | 472 | 8.28" | |
| — 1971 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Bluegill | 700 | 6.5" | |
| — 1970 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 200 | ||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | ||
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Black Crappie | 119 | ||
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Black Crappie | 37 | ||
| Apr 1 | Bluegill | 50 | ||
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 200 | ||
When does Spectacle Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 1966, stocking here peaks in April and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Loomis Lake0.3 mistocked Dec 1, 2018
- Long Lake0.9 mi
- Deep Lake1.2 mi
- Silver Lake1.4 mi
- Flint Lake1.0 mistocked Dec 1, 2018
- Moss Lake1.4 mi
- Canada Lake1.3 mi
- Mud Lake1.2 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.
Spectacle Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Spectacle Lake?+
Spectacle Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Porter County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 1987 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Spectacle Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 1966, stocking at Spectacle Lake peaks in April and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Spectacle 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 Spectacle Lake?+
Spectacle Lake is a lake in Porter County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 1987 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.