Steuben County · lake · 9 acres
Stayner Lake
Stocked 36× since 1973 · Indiana DNR
Stayner Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish and Rock Bass — 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
Partly cloudy
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
79°
68°
15 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 8.6" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 9.44" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 9.27" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 301 | 10.28" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.3" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 250 | 12.3" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.1" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 520 | 11.7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 10.53" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.5" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.5" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.3" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.2" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.7" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.7" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.39" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.53" | |
| Apr 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,138 | 3.54" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8.7" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9.5" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 715 | 7.6" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 502 | 9.2" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 507 | 9.51" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 235 | 8.9" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | ||
| — 1980 — | ||||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Largemouth Bass | 10,478 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,600 | ||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | ||
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 2,853 | 1.01" | |
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rock Bass | 2,500 | ||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,200 | 3" | |
| — 1973 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rock Bass | 6,000 | ||
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,800 | 2.5" | |
When does Stayner Lake get stocked?
Going by 36 records since 1973, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Shallow Lake1.4 mi
- Deep Lake1.4 mistocked Oct 1, 1988
- Otter Lake1.8 mi
- Green Lake1.6 mi
- Beaverdam Lake2.8 mi
- Lake Arrowhead2.9 mi
- Appleman Lake3.4 mistocked Jun 1, 1988
- Perch Lake3.7 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.
Stayner Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stayner Lake?+
Stayner Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish and Rock Bass in Steuben County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2024 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Stayner Lake get stocked?+
Going by 36 records since 1973, stocking at Stayner Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Stayner 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 Stayner Lake?+
Stayner Lake is a lake in Steuben 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.