Jackson County · reservoir · 126 acres
Starve Hollow Lake
Stocked 43× since 1974 · Indiana DNR
Starve Hollow Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Fathead Minnow — most recently on Nov 1, 2024. 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
85°
62°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
68°
9 mph
12%
Sat
Showers
84°
68°
12 mph
87%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,021 | 8.37" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,320 | 6.98" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 781 | 8.11" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 892 | 8.02" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,103 | 7.89" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,172 | 8.7" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,320 | 9.4" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Black Crappie | 21 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6 | 14" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Black Crappie | 37,208 | 1.69" | |
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 88,136 | 1.57" | |
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,660 | 5.32" | |
| Mar 1 | Fathead Minnow | 1 | 1" | |
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,193 | 4.33" | |
| Mar 1 | Redear Sunfish | 54,540 | 1.24" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 29,074 | 4.22" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,394 | 8.79" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,320 | 8.4" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Largemouth Bass | 97 | 16" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,320 | 9" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 14,744 | 1.3" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,326 | 8.71" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,323 | 8.4" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,326 | 8" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,625 | 8" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Black Crappie | 34 | ||
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Black Crappie | 1,785 | 2.96" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,625 | 7.46" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 8,750 | 1.1" | |
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,700 | 8.35" | |
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 14,572 | 3.54" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 36,250 | 1.7" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,625 | ||
| Nov 1 | Northern Pike | 90 | ||
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 106 | ||
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Northern Pike | 4 | ||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,513 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Northern Pike | 728 | 0.03" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,530 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Northern Pike | 352 | ||
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Northern Pike | 205 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,545 | ||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 2,900 | 2" | |
When does Starve Hollow Lake get stocked?
Going by 43 records since 1974, stocking here peaks in October and November.
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Nearby waters
- Hillview Lake0.9 mi
- Mill Creek1.8 mi
- Duncan Branch3.7 mi
- Knob Creek3.2 mi
- Hough Creek4.0 mi
- Delaney Creek4.1 mistocked Oct 1, 2023
- Pond Creek4.0 mi
- Lake Pyoca4.6 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.
Starve Hollow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Starve Hollow Lake?+
Starve Hollow Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Fathead Minnow in Jackson County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2024 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Starve Hollow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 43 records since 1974, stocking at Starve Hollow Lake peaks in October and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Starve Hollow 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 Starve Hollow Lake?+
Starve Hollow Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.