Brown County · reservoir · 123 acres
Yellowwood Lake
Stocked 24× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Yellowwood Lake is a reservoir in Brown County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Nov 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
89°
65°
9 mph
20%
Sat
Showers
83°
66°
9 mph
70%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
65°
10 mph
70%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,096 | 8.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,096 | 8.44" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,680 | 9.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Redear Sunfish | 13,028 | 1.2" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,096 | 8.3" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 8.4" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,096 | 8.2" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,096 | 9.2" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,096 | 9.4" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 8.9" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,134 | 8.5" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 9.6" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 7.9" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 9.03" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 9" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 8.8" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,128 | 8.3" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,325 | 8.3" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,325 | 8.2" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,325 | 9.7" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,330 | ||
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,325 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,084 | ||
| — 1966 — | ||||
| May 1 | Largemouth Bass | 12,000 | ||
When does Yellowwood Lake get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 1966, 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
- Lower Schooner Creek1.9 mi
- Wolfpen Branch2.5 mi
- Somerset Lake2.2 mi
- Davis Branch2.6 mi
- Dry Branch2.7 mi
- Sciscoe Branch2.5 mi
- Lick Creek2.6 mi
- House Branch2.8 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.
Yellowwood Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellowwood Lake?+
Yellowwood Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Brown County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Yellowwood Lake get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 1966, stocking at Yellowwood Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Yellowwood 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 Yellowwood Lake?+
Yellowwood Lake is a reservoir in Brown County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.