Fish stocking schedule
Indiana fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana balances Lake Michigan salmon stocking with inland warmwater programs — saugeye in reservoirs, muskellunge in select lakes, and channel catfish in urban-fishing ponds.
Official source
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Stocking Report
Indiana Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative Indiana stocking schedule — Annual updates in Posted list format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Indiana stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Indiana.
Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.
- Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissTypical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
- Chinook & Coho SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha / O. kisutchTypical size: 3–6 inch smolt
- SaugeyeSander vitreus × Sander canadensisTypical size: 2–4 inch fingerling
- MuskellungeEsox masquinongyTypical size: 8–12 inch fingerling
- Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatusTypical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
Notable Indiana programs
- Lake Michigan Salmon
- Saugeye Reservoir Program
- Muskellunge Stocking
State hatchery system
Indiana operates 5 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Indiana urban fishing program
Indiana maintains a designated urban fishing program — typically frequent stockings of catfish, trout, and panfish in city ponds and lakes. These programs are designed to make fishing accessible to families and first-time anglers.
Indiana urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Indiana.
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