Fishing in LaGrange County, Indiana
County seat: LaGrange. Population 40,446 (2020 Census).
- 36lake pages
- 32DNR boat ramps
- 7river pages
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How LaGrange County shapes up for fishing
The 2020 Census counted 40,446 people in LaGrange County; LaGrange is the seat. Its own DNR lakes carry the number for DNR fisheries district 2 in the state lake layer.
Biggest among 36 county lake pages: Big Turkey Lake. County lines hold 32 boat ramps by the DNR access count. Walk-up fishing comes from 1 pier or shore site in DNR data. The DNR stocking dashboard holds 520 stocking rows for county waters.
Census 2020 population; Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Mapped boat and bank access in LaGrange County
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026. Lake points from the Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Glacial lakes, pits and reservoirs of LaGrange County
| Lake | Area | Max depth | Kind | Ramps | Fish the DNR names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Turkey Lake | 470 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish | |
| Dallas Lake | 407 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 0 | walleye | |
| Big Long Lake | 392 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, yellow perch | |
| Oliver Lake | 390 acres (NHD outline area) | 91 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2019) | lake | 1 | trout, bluegill, smallmouth bass |
| Adams Lake | 302 acres (NHD outline area) | 90 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2011) | lake | 1 | walleye, tiger muskellunge, rainbow trout |
| Witmer Lake | 238 acres (NHD outline area) | 55 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2011) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish |
| Shipshewana Lake | 222 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 2 | bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie | |
| Pretty Lake (LaGrange County) | 185 acres (NHD outline area) | 85 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2018) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Atwood Lake | 171 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | walleye, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass | |
| Ontario Millpond | 149 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 2 | largemouth bass, trout | |
| Wall Lake | 140 acres (NHD outline area) | 34 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie |
| Little Turkey Lake | 139 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 2 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | |
| North Twin Lake | 138 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 0 | ||
| Lake of the Woods (LaGrange County) | 133 acres (NHD outline area) | 84 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2018) | lake | 0 | |
| Cedar Lake (LaGrange County) | 128 acres (NHD outline area) | 30 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| South Twin Lake | 116 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 0 | ||
| Stone Lake (LaGrange County) | 115 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish | |
| Cass Lake | 107 acres (NHD outline area) | 24 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2016) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Olin Lake | 103 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass | |
| Fish Lake (LaGrange County) | 102 acres (NHD outline area) | 82 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2019) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Appleman Lake | 83 acres (NHD outline area) | 29 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2012) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Mango Millpond | 77 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, trout | |
| Royer Lake | 69 acres (NHD outline area) | 57 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2019) | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye |
| Messick Lake | 66 acres (NHD outline area) | 188 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2018) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish |
| Troxel Lake | 51 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | |
| Emma Lake | 41 acres (NHD outline area) | 31 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2010) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Mud Lake (LaGrange County) | 40 acres (NHD outline area) | 23 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2019) | lake | 0 | |
| McClish Lake | 36 acres (NHD outline area) | 57 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017) | lake | 0 | walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout |
| Hackenburg Lake | 34 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill | |
| Nasby Dam | 32 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, trout, channel catfish | |
| Eve Lake | 32 acres (NHD outline area) | 47 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2016) | lake | 0 | coho salmon |
| Brokesha Lake | 31 acres (NHD outline area) | 29 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015) | lake | 0 | |
| Martin Lake (LaGrange County) | 26 acres (NHD outline area) | 55 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2020) | lake | 1 | rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass |
| Meteer Lake | 18 acres (NHD outline area) | 17 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2010) | lake | 0 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Aldrich Lake | 7 acres (NHD outline area) | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass | |
| Westler Lake | lake | 1 | bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish |
Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure. Maximum depths from DNR Status & Trends surveys with the survey year. Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
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Each bar is a tally of lake pages within 50 miles of LaGrange naming the fish; bluegill is first.
Species the DNR names on lakes and access sites, the DNR stocking dashboard and record list, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
LaGrange County ponds named here without a guide
A further 22 named waters of LaGrange County are rows here rather than pages.
| Water | Kind | Area | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackman Lake | lake | 70 acres (NHD outline area) | Wolcottville |
| Green Lake (Flint) | lake | 69 acres (NHD outline area) | Angola |
| Pigeon Lake | lake | 63 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Fish Lake (Scott) | lake | 42 acres (NHD outline area) | Middlebury |
| Cotton Lake | lake | 34 acres (NHD outline area) | Middlebury |
| Still Lake | lake | 30 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Mud Lake (Shipshewana) | lake | 23 acres (NHD outline area) | Middlebury |
| Mud Lake (LaGrange County) | lake | 20 acres (NHD outline area) | Wolcottville |
| Cline Lake | lake | 20 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Buck Lake | lake | 19 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Taylor Lake (Stroh) | lake | 17 acres (NHD outline area) | Ashley |
| Rainbow Lake | lake | 17 acres (NHD outline area) | Middlebury |
| Fennell Lake | lake | 17 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Taylor Lake (Shipshewana) | lake | 10 acres (NHD outline area) | Middlebury |
| Hayward Lake | lake | 8 acres (NHD outline area) | Ashley |
| Weir Lake | lake | 6 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Donaldson Lake | lake | 5 acres (NHD outline area) | Lagrange |
| Spectacle Lakes | lake | 3 acres (NHD outline area) | Kendallville |
| Basin Lake | lake | Wolcottville | |
| Rainbow Pit | pit | Lagrange | |
| The Spreads | lake | Wolcottville | |
| Yost Pond | lake | Middlebury |
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure.
Current to fish in LaGrange County
- Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)DNR put-and-take salmonid stream, 2 USGS gauges
- Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)DNR put-and-take salmonid stream, 1 USGS gauge
- Pigeon RiverNRC Outstanding River (2013 list), DNR put-and-take salmonid stream, 6 DNR access sites, 1 USGS gauge
- Fawn River (LaGrange County)NRC Outstanding River (2013 list), DNR put-and-take salmonid stream
- Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)NRC Outstanding River (2013 list), DNR put-and-take salmonid stream
- Little Elkhart RiverDNR put-and-take salmonid stream
- Rowe-Eden DitchDNR put-and-take salmonid stream
LaGrange County streams shown as rows (1)
- North Branch Elkhart River15.3 mi of mapped NHD line in Indiana
LaGrange County USGS stations
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River Near Scott, In | 178 cfs, 3.27 ft gage height | Nov 12 11:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 11:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
NHD named flowlines (mapped length in Indiana), DNR Outstanding River, put-and-take and salmonid stream lists, DNR access sites and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 5, 2026.
Dated stream stages near LaGrange County
| Gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Elkhart River at Sylvan Lake | 9.15 ft | – | not defined | 2026-11-05 19:00:00 UTC |
| Pigeon River near Scott | 3.38 ft | 0.201 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:15:00 UTC |
| North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville | 3.85 ft | 0.0147 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| Pigeon Creek near Angola | 5.29 ft | 0.0253 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| Elkhart River at Goshen | 2.41 ft | 0.0171 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
Weather Service values here were read once and keep their own time stamp.
NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauge readings (water.noaa.gov), read November 5, 2026; dated readings, not live (kcfs = thousand cubic feet per second).
LaGrange County access sites for trailers
- Adams Lake boat rampAdams Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded
- Aldrich Lake boat rampAldrich Lake, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Appleman Lake boat rampAppleman Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
- Atwood Lake boat rampAtwood Lake, concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Big Long Lake boat rampBig Long Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Cass Lake boat rampCass Lake, concrete ramp, no fee recorded
- Cedar Lake boat ramp (east)Cedar Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Emma Lake boat rampEmma Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
- Fish Lake boat ramp (south)Fish Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access
- Hackenburg Lake (Use Messick Ramp)Hackenburg Lake, other ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Speed Limit
- Little Turkey Lake boat ramp (west)Little Turkey Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
- Martin Lake (Use Oliver Lake Ramp)Martin Lake, other ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Messick Lake boat rampMessick Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
- Olin Lake (Use Oliver Lake Ramp)Olin Lake, other ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
- Oliver Lake boat rampOliver Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Pigeon River (225 East) boat rampPigeon River, boat ramp, no fee recorded
- Pigeon River (390 East) – Skip's Bridge boat ramp on Ontario MillpondOntario Millpond, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Pigeon River (Mongo Dam) boat rampPigeon River, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Pigeon River (Mongo Millpond) boat ramp on Mango MillpondMango Millpond, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Pigeon River (Nasby Dam) boat ramp on Nasby DamNasby Dam, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Pigeon River (Ontario Millpond) boat ramp on Ontario MillpondOntario Millpond, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Pigeon River boat rampPigeon River, boat ramp, no fee recorded
- Pretty Lake boat rampPretty Lake, concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Royer Lake (boat ramp on Fish Lake)Royer Lake, concrete ramp, no fee recorded, Speed Limit
- Scott PFA boat ramp on Pigeon RiverPigeon River, boat ramp, no fee recorded
- Shipshewana Lake West boat rampShipshewana Lake, concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Shipshewana Lake boat rampShipshewana Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
- Stone Lake boat ramp (east)Stone Lake, boat ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Troxel Lake/on Pigeon River F&W boat rampTroxel Lake, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
- Wall Lake boat rampWall Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Westler Lake boat rampWestler Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
- Witmer Lake boat rampWitmer Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
Shore sites and piers of LaGrange County
- Pine Knob Park on Meteer LakeMeteer Lake, fishing pier, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
Stocking rows for LaGrange County lakes
| Year | Month | Water | Species (as listed) | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May | Oliver Lake | Brown Trout | 1,689 | 9.81 |
| 2026 | April | Rainbow Pit | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 12.41 |
| 2026 | March | Oliver Lake | Rainbow Trout | 2,998 | 10.73 |
| 2026 | Multiple | Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Brown Trout | 1,765 | 10.49 |
| 2026 | Multiple | Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Rainbow Trout | 9,008 | 11.68 |
| 2026 | Multiple | Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 11.16 |
| 2025 | October | Adams Lake | Walleye | 3,080 | |
| 2025 | October | Dallas Lake | Walleye | 1,755 | |
| 2025 | October | Wall Lake | Walleye | 2,155 | 5.11 |
| 2025 | October | Westler Lake | Walleye | 500 | 7.8 |
| 2025 | October | Witmer Lake | Walleye | 2,000 | 7.8 |
| 2025 | May | Oliver Lake | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 7.5 |
| 2025 | May | Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Brown Trout | 1,965 | 9.46 |
| 2025 | April | Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Rainbow Trout | 5,985 | 9.77 |
| 2025 | April | Rainbow Pit | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 9.4 |
| 2025 | April | Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.4 |
| 2025 | March | Oliver Lake | Rainbow Trout | 6,494 | 9.54 |
| 2025 | Multiple | Big Turkey Lake | Walleye | 2,250 | 7.53 |
| 2024 | November | Messick Lake | Channel Catfish | 900 | 8.6 |
| 2024 | November | Meteer Lake | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.6 |
| 2024 | November | Westler Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,125 | 8.6 |
| 2024 | November | Witmer Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,065 | 8.6 |
| 2024 | October | Adams Lake | Walleye | 3,083 | 8.08 |
| 2024 | October | Atwood Lake | Walleye | 1,700 | |
| 2024 | October | McClish Lake | Walleye | 250 | 7.0 |
| 2024 | October | Wall Lake | Walleye | 1,410 | |
| 2024 | May | Oliver Lake | Brown Trout | 1,617 | 9.3 |
| 2024 | May | Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | Brown Trout | 1,750 | 9.3 |
| 2024 | April | Rainbow Pit | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 9.0 |
| 2024 | March | Oliver Lake | Rainbow Trout | 5,839 | 9.02 |
Planned trout releases for LaGrange County
| Season | Water as printed | Location | Planned number | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April) | Martin Lake | 800 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April) | Oliver Lake | 4,200 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April) | Oliver Lake | 3,245 | Brown Trout | |
| Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April) | Rainbow Pit | 350 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Little Elkhart River | 1,000 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Little Elkhart River | 400 | Brown Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Pigeon River | 6,000 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Pigeon River | 500 | Brown Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Rowe-Eden Ditch | 650 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Rowe-Eden Ditch | 150 | Brown Trout | |
| Opening day streams, north | Turkey Creek | 600 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Second weekend after opening day | Turkey Creek | CR 150 North | 200 | Rainbow Trout |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; rows reach the county through the water they name. Indiana DNR 2026 trout stocking plan (updated March 20, 2026; planned targets, DNR notes actual numbers may vary), read November 5, 2026.
The 2026-27 guide rows for LaGrange County
Waters of LaGrange County follow the statewide rows below unless the guide names them as a special regulation water. Plan on $23 for a resident annual license, or $60 if you live outside Indiana.
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Redear Sunfish | 25 | no size limit |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in Lake Michigan) | 3, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Yellow Bass | Unlimited | no size limit |
| White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| Striped Bass | 2 | no size limit |
| Rock Bass | 25 | no size limit |
| Crappie | 25 | no size limit |
| Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge | 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge | 36 inches |
| Northern Pike | 3 | 24 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer |
| Yellow Perch | Unlimited (15 only on Lake Michigan) | no size limit |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams) | Unlimited | 13 inches; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in lakes) | 10 | None; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Bullhead | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Unlimited | 25 inches (fork length) |
LaGrange County lakes the guide singles out (15)
| Water (counties) | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Lake (LaGrange) | Walleye | Minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye |
| Big Long Lake (LaGrange) | Largemouth Bass | 12- to 15-inch slot size limit, no more than two bass larger than 15 inches |
| Oliver Lake (LaGrange) | Brown Trout | 18-inch minimum size limit |
| Olin Lake (LaGrange) | Brown Trout | 18-inch minimum size limit |
| Martin Lake (LaGrange) | Brown Trout | 18-inch minimum size limit |
| Pigeon River (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Pigeon Creek (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Harding Run (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Curtis Creek (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Bloody Run (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Graveyard Run (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Turkey Creek (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Rainbow Pit (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Little Elkhart River (LaGrange, Elkhart) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
| Little Elkhart River (LaGrange, Elkhart) | Trout | Year-round catch-and-release only, artificial lures or flies only, from CR 43 downstream to CR 16, except along Riverbend Park from CR 16 upstream to the pedestrian footbridge |
| Rowe-Eden Ditch (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR license fees (license year April 1 to March 31), read November 5, 2026.
Hoosier record holders close to LaGrange County
LaGrange County holds no state record, so the closest record waters follow.
| Species | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 3 lb. 15.5 oz. | Lake Gage | Steuben County | 1973 |
| Spotted Gar | 9 lb. 11 oz. | Rivir Lake | Noble County | 2024 |
| Muskellunge | 42 lb. 8 oz. | James Lake | Kosciusko County | 2002 |
| Northern Pike | 30 lb. 2 oz. | Clear Lake (Steuben County) | Steuben County | 1992 |
Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
Weigh-ins on LaGrange County water
1 organizer events tie to LaGrange County water, and 1 are still ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 | Premier Bass Tournaments at Dallas Lake (15 May 2027) | Dallas Lake | Premier Bass Tournaments |
Organizer schedule and results pages (the DNR publishes no tournament calendar); most listings are Indiana Bass Federation member club events; checked November 2026.
Shops and hired help in LaGrange County
Minnows, line and lures in LaGrange County
- Allstar Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Topeka
- Country Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wolcottville
- Hochstetler Furniture Shop & Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Topeka
- JR's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Topeka
- Yoder Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Shipshewana
Yellow Pages, chain store and DNR property listings; the DNR licensed fishing guide list and tourism bureau charter listings (matched by the waters they list or their county), read November 5, 2026.
Next stops from LaGrange County
Communities inside LaGrange County
- Lagrangepop. 2,715
- Topekapop. 1,206
The counties ringing LaGrange County
- Noble County16 miles south
- Steuben County22 miles east
- Elkhart County23 miles west
- DeKalb County28 miles southeast
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Picture ID for the fish swimming at LaGrange County
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Common questions for LaGrange County anglers
Where can a trailered boat be launched in LaGrange County?
You can pick from 32 boat ramps, Adams Lake boat ramp among them.
Which lake in LaGrange County maps the largest?
Big Turkey Lake, at 470 acres (NHD outline area).
Which fish live in the lakes around LaGrange County, per the DNR?
Bluegill leads the count of lake pages within 50 miles, then largemouth bass, redear sunfish and channel catfish; the DNR names them on lake and access records.
Which listed shops in LaGrange County carry fishing gear?
The listings hold 5 here, such as Allstar Custom Baits.
Where is LaGrange County county business done?
Courthouse business happens in LaGrange.
What does the DNR charge to fish LaGrange County water?
Plan on $23 for a resident annual license, or $60 if you live outside Indiana.
Which counties border LaGrange County?
Noble County, Steuben County and Elkhart County sit closest on the map.
Which district does the DNR lake layer give LaGrange County?
The DNR lake layer gives the county's own lakes the number for DNR fisheries district 2.
Where can kids fish without a boat in LaGrange County?
The DNR layer lists 1 pier or shore site, such as Pine Knob Park on Meteer Lake.
When is the next posted weigh-in on LaGrange County water?
1 event on file; the next is Premier Bass Tournaments at Dallas Lake (15 May 2027) on Dallas Lake, May 15, 2027.
Does the fishing guide name LaGrange County lakes separately?
The guide lists 15 special regulation waters in this county, starting with Wall Lake; the table above shows each.
Which fish did the DNR release into LaGrange County lately?
The DNR dashboard carries 520 rows; the newest lists 9,008 Rainbow Trout, 11.68 in average (Multiple 2026) in Pigeon River.
Give a sunrise to the lakes of LaGrange County
Each ramp page opens with a directions link.