Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk Indian Lake fishing
Indian Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Yellow Perch on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2014
- Species recorded
- 5
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Surface acres
- 64.5
Fish at Indian Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 7 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last 2019 Best: dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk Indian Lake, located in Dane County, is a 64 acre lake. It has a maximum depth of 7.5 feet. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Indian Lake is stocked
About 1,095 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Dane County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2014
1,650
Fish stocked in 2015
3,599
Fish stocked in 2016
5,193
Fish stocked in 2017
3,208
Fish stocked in 2018
2,200
Fish stocked in 2019
43,750
Fish stocked in 2020
5,500
Fish stocked in 2021
2,750
Fish stocked in 2022
2,750
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 2,750 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| 2021 | Northern Pike | 250 | 13.5 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 4,500 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2020 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | 3.6 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 750 | 12 in | report |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 2,500 | 6 in | report |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 8 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 30,000 | 1 in | report |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 2,100 | 3.1 in | report |
| 2018 | Bluegill | 100 | 2 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 3,208 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 4,193 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | 1.94 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 2,400 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2015 | Bluegill | 199 | 7 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 1,650 | 1.84 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Berry, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
Indian Lake County Park's small launch is on the west side, reached from the west entrance lot off STH 19 about 2 miles west of US 12: a gravel ramp with boarding dock and a loop road for backing in. The route to the dock is not ADA accessible. A trail circles the whole 64-acre lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Indian Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Indian Lake?
Fishing Indian Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.5 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2021, averaging 5.3 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2018, averaging 4.5 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2019, averaging 8 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Indian Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 1,095 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Dane County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Indian Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.2 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.5 in. Northern Pike average 5.3 in. Bluegill average 4.5 in. Channel Catfish average 8 in.
How do you get on Indian Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Berry, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Indian Lake County Park's small launch is on the west side, reached from the west entrance lot off STH 19 about 2 miles west of US 12: a gravel ramp with boarding dock and a loop road for backing in. The route to the dock is not ADA accessible. A trail circles the whole 64-acre lake.
Which lakes near Indian Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Mendota (12.1 mi), Lake Monona (16.1 mi), Devils Lake (16.5 mi), and Lake Waubesa (19.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Mendota is also stocked with Northern Pike, Lake Monona is also stocked with Northern Pike, and Lake Waubesa is also stocked with Northern Pike.