Indiana Trout Stocking Schedule

Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.

Quick answer: Indiana trout 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 trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (16 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Indiana DNR Fish Stocking Dashboard; confirm current conditions with the official report.

Official Indiana stocking report →

When to go

Choose the first practical trip after the agency confirms the release, then account for access, weather, water temperature, depth, and fishing pressure.

No universal window

Find recently stocked waters near you → Read the trout timing guide →

Recent trout stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
Jan 1, 2026	Airline Pit	Rainbow Trout	579	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Cedar Lake (Whitley)	Rainbow Trout	1,204	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Delaware Lake	Rainbow Trout	602	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Fairfield Park Lake 3 (NE)	Rainbow Trout	652	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Fancher Lake	Rainbow Trout	658	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Gage, Lake	Rainbow Trout	2,131	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Green Lake (Steuben)	Rainbow Trout	306	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Juday Creek	Brown Trout	101	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Maple Avenue Lake	Rainbow Trout	666	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Martin Lake (LaGrange)	Rainbow Trout	814	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Midland Lake	Rainbow Trout	579	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Sand Lake	Rainbow Trout	365	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Slocum Ditch	Rainbow Trout	200	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Spring Mill Park Lake	Rainbow Trout	434	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Spy Run Creek	Rainbow Trout	400	Agency
Jan 1, 2026	Wyland Lake	Rainbow Trout	356	Agency

FAQ

When are trout 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 trout stocking should you fish?

Choose the first practical trip after the agency confirms the release, then account for access, weather, water temperature, depth, and fishing pressure.

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.