DNR Stocks Channel Catfish in Local Waters

The channel catfish range in size from 8-10 inches.

Shutterstock photo.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana DNR is stocking channel catfish at 147 locations statewide.

Each year, the DNR stocks channel catfish in publicly accessible waters. The channel catfish range in size from 8-10 inches.

Once stocked, these fish acclimate to their new environment quickly and don’t take long to start biting. According to the DNR, anglers are encouraged to harvest the catfish.

Anglers interested in harvesting channel catfish need to follow bag and size restrictions. In most lakes and reservoirs, the statewide regulations are 10 channel catfish per day in lakes, with no more than one being longer than 28 inches. Some lakes have other bag limitations. Learn more at eregulations.com/indiana/fishing/basic-fishing-information under Special Regulations Waters.

Local channel catfish stocking locations include:

Dearborn County (Water, size, amount)

  • Amber Lake, 8 Inch, 200
  • Schnebelt Pond, 8 Inch, 180
  • Simon Lake, 8 Inch, 160

Ripley County (Water, size, amount)

  • Bischoff Reservoir, 8 Inch, 2,899
  • Mollenkramer Reservoir, 8 Inch, 536

For a full list of stocking locations, visit wildlife.IN.gov/fishing/indiana-fish-stocking.

To view all fishing regulations, check out our fishing guide at: on.IN.gov/fishingguide.

More from Local News

Events

One Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Harrison Brookville Road

The accident was reported Thursday around 8:04 p.m.

Kentucky Sees Early Success With Sports Wagering Prior to Launch of Mobile Betting

With first two weekends tallied, over $4.5 million wagered at sportsbooks in Kentucky.

Great Parks Embraces Day of Service on National Public Lands Day

Volunteers and Great Parks staff will pick up litter along the Great Miami River on Saturday.

LHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for Saturday

Five individuals and one team will make up the 2023 class.

Local Sports Report - September 21, 2023

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com.

ORVC Releases Players of the Week for September 11-16

Six student-athletes highlight the latest weekly award winners.

On Air

Travis Thayer playing
Montgomery Gentry - If You Ever Stop Loving Me

Conner Smith Creek Will Rise 14:30
Faith Hill Let Me Let Go 14:26
Dylan Scott Nobody 14:25
Ronnie Milsap I Wouldn't Have Missed It for 14:23