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Indiana counties

Fishing in Steuben County, Indiana

County seat: Angola. Population 34,435 (2020 Census).

  • 40lake pages
  • 23DNR boat ramps
  • 4river pages
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Steuben County, Indiana

Steuben County for the angler, in short

At the 2020 count Steuben County had 34,435 residents, with county offices in Angola. Lakes inside the county show DNR fisheries district 2 in DNR data.

Lake James is the largest of the 40 county lakes with a page here. The DNR Fishing Access Sites layer places 23 boat ramps inside the county. DNR access data also shows 2 piers and shore sites. DNR stocking data lists 137 stocking rows for lakes and streams here.

40lake pages
23DNR boat ramps
4river pages
137stocking rows

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.

Map

Every DNR access point across Steuben County, pinned

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.

Lakes

The paged lakes of Steuben County

LakeAreaMax depthKindRampsFish the DNR names
Lake James1,884 acres (NHD outline area)lake0
Hamilton Lake835 acres (NHD outline area)lake1crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike
Clear Lake (Steuben County)815 acres (NHD outline area)lake1trout, walleye, yellow perch
Crooked Lake (Steuben County)801 acres (NHD outline area)93 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2016)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish
Big Turkey Lake470 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish
Lake Gage337 acres (NHD outline area)69 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015)lake0rainbow trout, steelhead trout, brown trout
Lake George (Steuben County)335 acres (NHD outline area)lake0
Silver Lake (Steuben County)214 acres (NHD outline area)39 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2014)lake0
Golden Lake152 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Fox Lake (Steuben County)146 acres (NHD outline area)58 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Wall Lake140 acres (NHD outline area)34 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie
Little Turkey Lake139 acres (NHD outline area)lake2bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Lake of the Woods (LaGrange County)133 acres (NHD outline area)84 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2018)lake0
Loon Lake (Steuben County)131 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Otter Lake121 acres (NHD outline area)29 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie
Barton Lake100 acres (NHD outline area)33 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2018)lake0
Ball Lake89 acres (NHD outline area)64 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2013)lake1muskellunge, tiger muskellunge, rainbow trout
Lttle Long Lake84 acres (NHD outline area)37 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017)lake0
Big Otter Lake70 acres (NHD outline area)41 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish
Marsh Lake (Steuben County)61 acres (NHD outline area)36 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2020)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Pigeon Lake58 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie
Beaver Dam Lake (Steuben County)57 acres (NHD outline area)26 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2013)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Lime Lake57 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Fish Lake (Steuben County)57 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Bell Lake48 acres (NHD outline area)27 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2015)lake0
Mud Lake (LaGrange County)40 acres (NHD outline area)23 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2019)lake0
McClish Lake36 acres (NHD outline area)57 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2017)lake0walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout
Round Lake (Steuben County)34 acres (NHD outline area)24 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2011)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Little Otter Lake33 acres (NHD outline area)36 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2011)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Round Lake (Otsego)33 acres (NHD outline area)62 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2014)lake0
Green Lake25 acres (NHD outline area)35 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2016)lake0
Failing Lake24 acres (NHD outline area)lake0bluegill, largemouth bass
Gooseneck Lake24 acres (NHD outline area)lake0
Henry Lake24 acres (NHD outline area)20 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2010)lake0
Meserve Lake20 acres (NHD outline area)lake0
Lake Arrowhead16 acres (NHD outline area)34 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2014)lake0
Stayner Lake9 acres (NHD outline area)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish
Bower Lakelake1bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish
Crane Marshlake0bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass
Jimmerson Lake55 ft maximum depth (DNR Status & Trends survey, 2020)lake1bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass

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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Species

Most-named fish on water close to Steuben County

Bars count lake guides within 50 miles of Angola where the DNR names each fish; bluegill comes up most.

Bluegill127 lakes
Largemouth bass119 lakes
Redear sunfish105 lakes
Channel catfish38 lakes
Northern pike37 lakes
Walleye33 lakes
Yellow perch30 lakes
Crappie26 lakes
Black crappie21 lakes
Rainbow trout16 lakes

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.

More water

Smaller lakes on the Steuben County roll

These 39 Steuben County waters are listed until the DNR publishes more on them.

WaterKindAreaNearest town
Lake Pleasantlake354 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Deep Lakelake164 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Hogback Lakelake148 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Walters Lakelake130 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Long Lake (Steuben County)lake93 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Bass Lake (Steuben County)lake62 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Mud Lake (Jamestown)lake59 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Pleasant Lake (Steuben County)lake54 acres (NHD outline area)Ashley
Tamarack Lake (Steuben County)lake48 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Center Lakelake44 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Howard Lakelake32 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Warner Lakelake30 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Limekiln Lakelake28 acres (NHD outline area)Ashley
Handy Lakelake22 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Johnson Lakelake22 acres (NHD outline area)Hamilton
Buck Lakelake22 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Lake Charles Eastlake22 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Mud Lake (Moonlight)lake20 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Mud Lake (at Snow lake)lake20 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Black Lakelake19 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Lake Annelake18 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Lake Syl-Vanlake16 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Lake Charles Westlake16 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Little Bower Lakelake14 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Chair Factory Lakelake13 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Booth Lakelake11 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Jackson Lakelake10 acres (NHD outline area)Hamilton
Mirror Lakelake10 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Hog Lakelake9 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Middle Center Lakelake8 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Little Center Lakelake7 acres (NHD outline area)Angola
Cemetery Lakelake5 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Eaton Lakelake3 acres (NHD outline area)Fremont
Lake of the Woods (Steuben County)lakeAshley
Little Stayner LakelakeAngola
Milldam LakelakeAngola
Seven Sisters LakeslakeFremont
Shallow LakelakeAngola
Snow LakelakeFremont

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.

Rivers

Steuben County creeks with a guide

Steuben County stream gauges, live

USGS gaugeLatest readingTime (ET)
Pigeon Creek Nr Angola, In24 cfs, 5.27 ft gage heightNov 11 10:30 pm
Fish Creek At Hamilton, In4 cfs, 3.20 ft gage heightNov 11 10:45 pm

US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 11:33 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.

River stages

Stage and discharge notes by Steuben County

GaugeReadingFlowFlood categoryTime (UTC)
Pigeon Creek near Angola5.29 ft0.0253 kcfsno flooding2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC
Northern Indiana Lakes at Hamilton Lake at Hamilton8.52 ft–not defined2026-11-05 19:00:00 UTC
Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton3.37 ft0.0043 kcfsno flooding2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC
Cedar Creek (IN) at 18th Street Auburn2.8 ft0.025 kcfsno flooding2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC
St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville3.94 ft0.126 kcfsno flooding2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC

The forecast-service figures show when they were taken and do not update.

NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauge readings (water.noaa.gov), read November 5, 2026; dated readings, not live (kcfs = thousand cubic feet per second).

Access

Steuben County launch sites on the DNR layer

  • Ball Lake boat rampBall Lake, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Beaver Dam Lake boat ramp (north), Steuben CountyBeaver Dam Lake, boat ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
  • Big Bower Lake boat rampBower Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Big Otter Lake boat rampBig Otter Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Big Turkey Lake boat rampBig Turkey Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Clear Lake boat ramp (east)Clear Lake, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Crooked Lake boat ramp (north)Crooked Lake, boat ramp, courtesy dock, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Fish Lake boat ramp (east)Fish Lake, boat ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
  • Fox Lake boat ramp (north)Fox Lake, concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Golden Lake boat rampGolden Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Hamilton Lake boat rampHamilton Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Jimmerson Lake boat rampJimmerson Lake, concrete ramp, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded
  • Lime Lake – use Lake Gage public access rampLime Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
  • Little Otter (Use Big Otter Ramp)Little Otter Lake, other ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Speed Limit
  • Little Turkey Lake boat ramp (east)Little Turkey Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
  • Loon Lake boat ramp (north)Loon Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
  • Marsh Lake boat rampMarsh Lake, gravel ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
  • Pigeon Lake boat rampPigeon Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
  • Pigeon River (175 North) boat rampPigeon River, boat ramp, no fee recorded
  • Pigeon River (SR 327) boat rampPigeon River, boat ramp, no fee recorded
  • Round Lake (Use Clear Lake Ramp)Round Lake, other ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded
  • Stayner Lake boat rampStayner Lake, dirt ramp, no fee recorded, Electric only
  • West Otter Lake Public Access SiteOtter Lake, concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded

Piers and shore access across Steuben County

  • Failing Lake (Trine Recreation Area)Failing Lake, fishing pier, ADA access, restrooms, lights, fee: Entry Fee, Rentals only
  • Crane Marsh shore accessCrane Marsh, shore access, 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

Steuben County stocking history

YearMonthWaterSpecies (as listed)NumberAvg length (in)
2026FebruaryLake GageRainbow Trout2,13110.5
2025MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2249.54
2024NovemberStayner LakeChannel Catfish3508.6
2024MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2229.02
2023MarchLake GageRainbow Trout2,41310.5
2022NovemberStayner LakeChannel Catfish3509.44
2022MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2029.49
2021MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2029.45
2020OctoberStayner LakeChannel Catfish3509.27
2020MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2009.9
2019OctoberStayner LakeChannel Catfish30110.28
2019MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2089.0
2018NovemberStayner LakeChannel Catfish5008.3
2018MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2299.2
2017OctoberStayner LakeChannel Catfish25012.3
2017MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,2979.42
2016MarchLake GageRainbow Trout3,3699.17
2015MultipleLake GageRainbow Trout9,1009.39
2014OctoberGolden LakeWalleye1,2007.0
2014OctoberStayner LakeChannel Catfish5009.1
2014AprilLake GageRainbow Trout3,2009.73
2013OctoberGolden LakeWalleye1,2007.0
2013AprilLake GageSteelhead3,2006.95
2013MultipleLake GageRainbow Trout26,2963.1
2012OctoberGolden LakeWalleye1,2007.0
2012OctoberStayner LakeChannel Catfish52011.7
2012MarchLake GageRainbow Trout38,2023.04
2011MarchLake GageRainbow Trout19,5693.52
2010OctoberStayner LakeChannel Catfish50010.53
2010MarchLake GageRainbow Trout24,0403.0

Trout plan targets in Steuben County

SeasonWater as printedLocationPlanned numberSpecies
Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April)Green Lake200Rainbow Trout
Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April)Lake Gage2,000Rainbow Trout
Opening day streams, northFawn River600Rainbow Trout
Opening day streams, northPigeon River3,000Rainbow Trout
Opening day streams, northPigeon River1,250Brown Trout
Second weekend after opening dayPigeon RiverCR 175 North250Rainbow Trout
Second weekend after opening dayPigeon RiverCR 1100 West250Rainbow Trout
Memorial Day weekendPigeon RiverCR 175 North250Rainbow Trout
Memorial Day weekendPigeon RiverCR 1100 West250Rainbow 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.

Regulations

Guide limits that cover Steuben County

The statewide limits cover Steuben County except where the guide lists a water by name. Indiana residents buy the annual license for $23; out-of-state anglers spend $60.

SpeciesDaily limitSize limit
BluegillUnlimitedno size limit
Redear Sunfish25no size limit
Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes)5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass14 inches
Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams)5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bassNo 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 bass14 inches
Yellow BassUnlimitedno size limit
White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bassNo more than two fish may exceed 17 inches
Striped Bass2no size limit
Rock Bass25no size limit
Crappie25no size limit
Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and saugerFor walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit
Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge36 inches
Northern Pike324 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer
Yellow PerchUnlimited (15 only on Lake Michigan)no size limit
Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams)Unlimited13 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)10None; 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
BullheadUnlimitedno size limit
Shovelnose SturgeonUnlimited25 inches (fork length)

Special regulation waters of Steuben County (4)

Water (counties)SpeciesRule as printed
Hamilton Lake (Steuben)Northern PikeNo more than 6 per day; no minimum size limit, with no more than 1 per day more than 30 inches long
Lake George (Steuben)WalleyeMinimum size 15 inches
Failing Lake (Gentian Lake) (Steuben)Channel Catfish5 per day
Failing Lake (Gentian Lake) (Steuben)Largemouth Bass2 per day; must be at least 18 inches long
Failing Lake (Gentian Lake) (Steuben)Bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie15 per day in any combination
Ball Lake (Steuben)Largemouth Bass18-inch minimum size limit and two fish daily bag limit

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.

Records

Record Fish Program lines naming Steuben County

SpeciesWeightWaterCountyYear
Brook Trout3 lb. 15.5 oz.Lake GageSteuben County1973
Northern Pike30 lb. 2 oz.Clear Lake (Steuben County)Steuben County1992
Rainbow Trout18 lb. 8 oz.Clear Lake (Steuben County)Steuben County1988

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.

Tournaments

Bass club tournaments across Steuben County

Steuben County lakes host 7 posted events; 7 have not been fished yet.

DateEventWaterOrganizer
April 10, 2027Potato Creek Bass Club at Lake James (10 Apr 2027)Lake JamesPotato Creek Bass Club
April 17, 2027Zone 1 Regional Championship at Lake James (17 Apr 2027)Lake JamesZone 1 Regional Championship
April 18, 2027Zone 1 Regional Championship at Lake James (18 Apr 2027)Lake JamesZone 1 Regional Championship
June 6, 2027Anglers Choice Northeast Indiana at Hamilton Lake (6 Jun 2027)Hamilton LakeAnglers Choice Northeast Indiana
June 26, 2027Premier Bass Tournaments at Hamilton Lake (26 Jun 2027)Hamilton LakePremier Bass Tournaments
July 10, 2027IBF Youth North at Hamilton Lake (10 Jul 2027)Hamilton LakeIBF Youth North
Sept. 12, 2027Anglers Choice Northeast Indiana at Crooked Lake (Steuben County) (12 Sep 2027)Crooked Lake (Steuben County)Anglers Choice Northeast Indiana
Indiana tournaments

Organizer schedule and results pages (the DNR publishes no tournament calendar); most listings are Indiana Bass Federation member club events; checked November 2026.

Local help

Gear and guide listings for Steuben County

Steuben County bait shops and marinas

  • Angler Enterprises Incfly shop, Hudson
  • Big D's Bait and Tackle/Archerybait and tackle shop, Angola
  • Corner Landingbait and tackle shop, Angola
  • Hamilton Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Hamilton
  • The Complete Fishermanbait and tackle shop, Fremont
  • Tri-State Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Fremont
  • Clark's Landing Marinamarina, Hamilton
  • Clausen's Boat Housemarina, Angola
  • Diamond Marine Servicesmarina, Angola
  • Hamilton Lake Marine Incmarina, Hamilton
  • Lake Pleasant Marinemarina, Orland
  • Marina Giftsmarina, Angola

Steuben County fishing guides

  • Monsters on the Maumee, LLCfishing guide, (419) 966-1120

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.

Nearby

Neighbouring pages for Steuben County

Town pages for Steuben County

  • Angolapop. 9,340
  • Fremontpop. 2,034
  • Hamiltonpop. 1,529

Neighbours of Steuben County

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Photos

Lakes and stream bends close to Steuben County, in pictures

Allen County, Indiana
Allen County 39 mi
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Tippecanoe River, Indiana
Tippecanoe River 78 mi
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J. Edward Roush Lake 60 mi
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Salamonie Lake, Indiana
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Answers

Steuben County fishing questions

Does Steuben County offer a public boat ramp?

The DNR lists 23 boat ramps; Ball Lake boat ramp is the first.

Which Steuben County lake has the most mapped area?

Lake James, at 1,884 acres (NHD outline area).

What species does the DNR name on lakes around Steuben County?

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.

Where does a Steuben County angler buy minnows?

Start at Angler Enterprises Inc; the county list has 12.

In which town are the Steuben County offices located?

The seat is Angola.

What does a non-Hoosier pay to fish in Steuben County?

Indiana residents buy the annual license for $23; out-of-state anglers spend $60.

Which Indiana counties are close to Steuben County?

Look at DeKalb County, LaGrange County and Noble County next.

Does the DNR number a district for Steuben County lakes?

The DNR lake layer gives the county's own lakes the number for DNR fisheries district 2.

Is there shore access in Steuben County?

The DNR layer lists 2 piers and shore sites, such as Failing Lake (Trine Recreation Area).

How many events list Steuben County water?

7 events on file; the next is Potato Creek Bass Club at Lake James (10 Apr 2027) on Lake James, April 10, 2027.

Do any Steuben County lakes break from the statewide limits?

The guide lists 4 special regulation waters in this county, starting with Hamilton Lake; the table above shows each.

Are Steuben County lakes stocked?

The DNR dashboard carries 137 rows; the newest lists 2,131 Rainbow Trout, 10.5 in average (February 2026) in Gage, Lake.

Which record weights name Steuben County as the county?

Brook Trout, 3 lb. 15.5 oz., 1973, from Lake Gage.

Fish Steuben County for a whole weekend

River pages carry USGS gauges that update themselves.

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