LaGrange County · lake · 238 acres
Witmer Lake
Stocked 22× since 1990 · Indiana DNR
Witmer 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
87°
62°
11 mph
11%
Sat
Showers
78°
66°
15 mph
74%
Sun
Showers
71°
62°
16 mph
70%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | 7.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,065 | 8.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.63" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | 7" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,022 | 9.27" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.7" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 9" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,045 | 11.7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 10.53" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 9.7" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 9.5" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.9" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 9.3" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.2" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 9.7" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.7" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.39" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,040 | 8.7" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,043 | 9.5" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,039 | 8.3" | |
When does Witmer Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 1990, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Little Elkhart Creek0.5 mi
- Dollar Lake0.6 mi
- Westler Lake0.8 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Atwood Lake1.1 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Indian Lakes1.4 mi
- Indian Lake1.4 mi
- Dallas Lake1.7 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Olin Lake2.0 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.
Witmer Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Witmer Lake?+
Witmer 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 Witmer Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 1990, stocking at Witmer Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Witmer 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 Witmer Lake?+
Witmer 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.