St. Joseph County · lake · 18 acres
Wharton Lake
Wharton Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Indiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Drizzle
85°
65°
11 mph
30%
Sat
Showers
76°
67°
16 mph
80%
Sun
Showers
72°
66°
18 mph
61%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Catfish Lake1.2 mi
- Sommers Lake2.8 mi
- Moon Lake4.4 mistocked Oct 1, 1975
- Worster Lake4.5 mistocked Jun 1, 2025
- Chamberlain Lake4.5 mi
- Kale Lake4.9 mi
- Pleasant Lake6.3 mistocked Aug 1, 1985
- South Chain Lake6.3 mistocked Nov 1, 2021
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.
Wharton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wharton 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 Wharton Lake?+
Wharton Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.