LaGrange County · lake
Westler Lake
Stocked 25× since 1983 · Indiana DNR
Westler Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
83°
59°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
64°
12 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
14 mph
65%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 500 | 7.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,125 | 8.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 500 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 9.3" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 500 | 7" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,102 | 9.27" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.7" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 9" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,205 | 11.7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 10.53" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 9.7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 9.5" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.9" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 9.3" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.2" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 9.7" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.7" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.39" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.7" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,204 | 9.5" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 8.3" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,505 | 7.69" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,551 | 9.7" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,440 | 8.3" | |
When does Westler Lake get stocked?
Going by 25 records since 1983, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Dollar Lake0.3 mi
- Atwood Lake0.6 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Witmer Lake0.8 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Indian Lake0.7 mi
- Indian Lakes0.7 mi
- Dallas Lake0.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Little Elkhart Creek1.2 mi
- Olin Lake1.5 mistocked May 1, 2007
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.
Westler Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Westler Lake?+
Westler Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye in LaGrange County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Westler Lake get stocked?+
Going by 25 records since 1983, stocking at Westler Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Westler 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 Westler Lake?+
Westler Lake is a lake in LaGrange 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.