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Johnson County · reservoir · 22 acres

Stone Arch Lake

Bluegill — stocked in Stone Arch Lake, IndianaChannel Catfish — stocked in Stone Arch Lake, IndianaLargemouth Bass — stocked in Stone Arch Lake, Indiana

Stocked 30× since 1973 · Indiana DNR

Stone Arch Lake is a reservoir in Johnson County, Indiana, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Apr 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

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

84°

61°

6 mph

Fri

Overcast

89°

64°

11 mph

Sat

Storms

77°

67°

14 mph

86%

pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

1996: 1 stocking1998: 1 stocking2000: 1 stocking2002: 2 stockings2004: 1 stocking2006: 1 stocking2007: 1 stocking2008: 1 stocking2012: 1 stocking2013: 1 stocking2014: 2 stockings2016: 1 stocking2020: 1 stocking2022: 1 stocking2024: 1 stocking2025: 1 stocking
2025
Apr 1Largemouth Bass17115.8"
2024
Nov 1Channel Catfish4508.37"
2022
Sep 1Channel Catfish45010.5"
2020
Sep 1Channel Catfish4508.6"
2016
Oct 1Channel Catfish4508.8"
2014
Oct 1Channel Catfish4509.3"
Sep 1Largemouth Bass908.2"
2013
Sep 1Grass Carp45
2012
Nov 1Channel Catfish4508"
2008
Oct 1Channel Catfish62511.3"
2007
Jun 1Grass Carp31310.5"
2006
Oct 1Channel Catfish6258.5"
2004
Oct 1Channel Catfish6258.6"
2002
Oct 1Channel Catfish6259"
May 1Grass Carp28510"
2000
Oct 1Channel Catfish6258.2"
1998
Oct 1Channel Catfish6258.3"
1996
Oct 1Channel Catfish6318.59"
1994
Oct 1Channel Catfish6259.8"
1992
Oct 1Channel Catfish6259.2"
1990
Oct 1Channel Catfish6338.3"
1988
Oct 1Channel Catfish6339.2"
1986
Sep 1Channel Catfish6338.16"
1984
Oct 1Channel Catfish633
1981
Jul 1Channel Catfish470
1980
Nov 1Channel Catfish626
1976
Nov 1Channel Catfish2004.8"
1974
Mar 1Largemouth Bass25
Mar 1Redear Sunfish25
1973
Nov 1Bluegill1,872

When does Stone Arch Lake get stocked?

Going by 30 records since 1973, stocking here peaks in October.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 2 stockingsMarApr: 1 stockingAprMay: 1 stockingMayJun: 1 stockingJunJul: 1 stockingJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 5 stockingsSepOct: 14 stockingsOctNov: 5 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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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.

Stone Arch Lake fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Stone Arch Lake?+

Stone Arch Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Grass Carp and Largemouth Bass in Johnson County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Stone Arch Lake get stocked?+

Going by 30 records since 1973, stocking at Stone Arch Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Stone Arch 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 Stone Arch Lake?+

Stone Arch Lake is a reservoir in Johnson County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.