Noble County · lake · 653 acres
Sylvan Lake
Stocked 33× since 1984 · Indiana DNR
Sylvan Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish and Walleye — most recently on Oct 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
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
63°
11 mph
11%
Sat
Showers
78°
66°
15 mph
75%
Sun
Showers
72°
62°
15 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,690 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,465 | 6.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 4,095 | 7" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,040 | 7" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,870 | 7" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,870 | 7" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,870 | 7.6" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,490 | 7.5" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,870 | 7.7" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,690 | 7" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,690 | 7.2" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,690 | 7.1" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,690 | 7.5" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 10,035 | 6.5" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 10,035 | 7.1" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 10,035 | 7" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 13,380 | 7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 13,380 | 7" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 13,380 | 6.7" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 13,380 | 6.8" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 13,380 | 7.2" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 13,200 | 6" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 29,580 | 5.95" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 22,420 | 6.4" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 142,520 | 1.45" | |
| Apr 1 | Channel Catfish | 48,703 | 3.27" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,500 | 8" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,008 | 8.75" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 68,000 | 1.71" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,010,425 | ||
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 2,002,175 | ||
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 23,170 | 3.67" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 62,000 | 1.24" | |
When does Sylvan Lake get stocked?
Going by 33 records since 1984, stocking here peaks in October.
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Nearby waters
- Barr Lake0.6 mi
- Axel Lake1.4 mi
- Spring Lake1.4 mi
- Needham Lake1.6 mi
- Latta Lake1.5 mistocked Oct 1, 1984
- Munk Lake2.1 mi
- Grannis Lake1.9 mi
- Newman Lake2.3 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.
Sylvan Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sylvan Lake?+
Sylvan Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish and Walleye in Noble County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sylvan Lake get stocked?+
Going by 33 records since 1984, stocking at Sylvan Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sylvan 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 Sylvan Lake?+
Sylvan Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.