St. Joseph County · reservoir · 337 acres
Worster Lake
Stocked 46× since 1977 · Indiana DNR
Worster Lake is a reservoir in St. Joseph County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Trout and Channel Catfish — most recently on Jun 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
Partly cloudy
83°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
66°
10 mph
33%
Sat
Showers
76°
67°
17 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.49" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.33" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.07" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.12" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.07" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.6" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.89" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.24" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 0.87" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.4" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.5" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.24" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,270 | 1.18" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 6,540 | 1.24" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 6,532 | 1.2" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 16,361 | 4.53" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,723 | 3.8" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 16,350 | 3.6" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 8.8" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.67" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.95" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.06" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.67" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.75" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.5" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.23" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.16" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.25" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.27" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.16" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,250 | 9" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.69" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 10.65" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,282 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.63" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.5" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.07" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 7.6" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.3" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 13,408 | ||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,280 | 8.49" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,200 | ||
| Apr 1 | Redear Sunfish | 29,000 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,900 | ||
| Mar 1 | Black Crappie | 334 | 4.5" | |
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 80,000 | ||
When does Worster Lake get stocked?
Going by 46 records since 1977, stocking here peaks in March and June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Indiana waters with black crappie → · All Indiana waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Sommers Lake1.7 mi
- Elizabeth Lake2.5 mi
- Spud Run2.3 mi
- Kale Lake2.9 mi
- Rupel Lake3.1 mi
- Kartoffel Creek3.1 mi
- Sousley Lake3.4 mi
- Moon Lake3.4 mistocked Oct 1, 1975
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.
Worster Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Worster Lake?+
Worster Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Trout and Channel Catfish in St. Joseph County, Indiana, most recently on Jun 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Worster Lake get stocked?+
Going by 46 records since 1977, stocking at Worster Lake peaks in March and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Worster 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 Worster Lake?+
Worster Lake is a reservoir in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Jun 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.