Orange County · reservoir · 130 acres
Springs Valley Lake
Stocked 17× since 1967 · Indiana DNR
Springs Valley Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Oct 1, 2010. 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
82°
62°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
66°
7 mph
17%
Sat
Showers
84°
68°
14 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,256 | 7.9" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,256 | 9.6" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,279 | 8.9" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,375 | 8.6" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,256 | 8.7" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,256 | 8.2" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,256 | 9.55" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,252 | 8.91" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,525 | 8.98" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,525 | 8.57" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,525 | 8.42" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,525 | ||
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,500 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,530 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Largemouth Bass | 9,189 | 4.56" | |
| Jun 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | ||
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | ||
When does Springs Valley Lake get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 1967, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Wildwood Lake1.3 mi
- Grimes Lake (historical)3.6 mi
- Youngs Creek3.7 mi
- Mill Creek3.5 mi
- Gravel Run3.8 mi
- Cane Branch4.6 mi
- Jordan Branch4.5 mi
- Dumplin Branch5.2 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.
Springs Valley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Springs Valley Lake?+
Springs Valley Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Orange County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2010 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Springs Valley Lake get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 1967, stocking at Springs Valley Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Springs Valley 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 Springs Valley Lake?+
Springs Valley Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2010 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.