Kosciusko County · lake
Winona Lake
Stocked 28× since 1987 · Indiana DNR
Winona Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana, stocked with 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
Drizzle
85°
64°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Showers
75°
67°
15 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7.78" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 7,444 | 6.27" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,653 | 7" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 4,974 | 7" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,200 | 7" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7.8" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7.5" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7.6" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7.2" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,670 | 6.8" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 5,620 | 7.6" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,430 | 6.9" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,430 | 7" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,430 | 7" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 11,240 | 7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 11,240 | 7" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 11,240 | 7" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 11,240 | 7.3" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 11,240 | 6.4" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 11,300 | 7.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 11,240 | 6.32" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 10,740 | 6.6" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 58,324 | 1.2" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 58,850 | 1.5" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 56,734 | 1.77" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 51,906 | 1.92" | |
When does Winona Lake get stocked?
Going by 28 records since 1987, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pike Lake2.1 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Center Lake2.1 mi
- Deeds Creek2.6 mi
- Little Pike Lake2.6 mi
- Eagle Creek2.1 mi
- Walnut Creek3.3 mi
- Muskellunge Lake3.9 mi
- Fish Lake4.1 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.
Winona Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Winona Lake?+
Winona Lake is stocked with Walleye in Kosciusko County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Winona Lake get stocked?+
Going by 28 records since 1987, stocking at Winona Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Winona 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 Winona Lake?+
Winona Lake is a lake in Kosciusko 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.