Indiana Catfish Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Indiana catfish stocking timing varies by waterbody. Current records can appear daily during active stocking. Separate trout and catfish plans provide expected windows, but weather and water levels can change deliveries. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported catfish stocking rows during the past 30 days (14 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Indiana DNR Fish Stocking Dashboard; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Channel catfish put-and-take plants can fish well soon after stocking near release areas, especially with bait on bottom.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–10 days
Recent catfish stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Diamond Valley Lake | Channel Catfish | 563 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Dobbs Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Dubarry Park Pond North | Channel Catfish | 247 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Dubarry Park Pond South | Channel Catfish | 248 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Garvin Park Lake | Channel Catfish | 525 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | J.C. Murphey Lake | Channel Catfish | 49,657 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Krannert Lake | Channel Catfish | 533 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Lakeside Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 375 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Meadowlark Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 243 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Munger Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 375 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Reservoir Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 375 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Robinson Lake | Channel Catfish | 150 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Robinson Park Pond | Channel Catfish | 525 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Washington Township Park Pond 2 | Channel Catfish | 243 | Agency |
FAQ
When are catfish stocked in Indiana?
Current records can appear daily during active stocking. Separate trout and catfish plans provide expected windows, but weather and water levels can change deliveries. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after catfish stocking should you fish?
Channel catfish put-and-take plants can fish well soon after stocking near release areas, especially with bait on bottom. Typical window: 1–10 days.
Where is the official Indiana stocking report?
Use Indiana fish stocking dashboard from Indiana Department of Natural Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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