Oliver Lake Fishing
Public lake fishing in LaGrange County, 390 acres (NHD outline area).
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Oliver Lake, sized up for Indiana anglers
Look for Oliver Lake, a lake of 390 acres (NHD outline area), in LaGrange County. A DNR Status and Trends crew found 91 feet of water at its deepest in 2019. Count on roughly 4 miles to reach Wolcottville, the nearest town.
DNR access data shows 1 boat ramp. Read its guide entry before keeping fish. It shows up in 70 stocking rows on the stocking dashboard. The 2026 trout plan sets planned rainbow trout targets here.
Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure. Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR Status & Trends lake survey points (2019 survey), read November 5, 2026. Census 2023 places.
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- Location (DNR)Eight miles north of Wolcottville from SR 9 on CR 450S
- Owner (DNR)DNR DFW, State
- DNR districtDNR fisheries district 2
- Public freshwater lakeon the Indiana list of public freshwater lakes
Each row above repeats a field from the DNR lake layer for Oliver Lake, unedited.
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Fish the DNR names at Oliver Lake
Each fish shown for Oliver Lake carries a DNR label or a DNR stocking or record row.
Survey figures the DNR logged at Oliver Lake
Those 2019 Status and Trends figures describe one sampling visit to Oliver Lake; the DNR repeats the survey on a rotation.
Indiana DNR lake layer and Fishing Access Sites species fields, Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; 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. Indiana DNR Status & Trends lake survey points (2019 survey), read November 5, 2026.
Where a trailer meets the water at Oliver Lake
| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Lake boat ramp | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded | Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area |
Neighbouring launches around Oliver Lake
- Olin Lake (Use Oliver Lake Ramp)Olin Lake, under a mile southeast
- Martin Lake (Use Oliver Lake Ramp)Martin Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Hackenburg Lake (Use Messick Ramp)Hackenburg Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Messick Lake boat rampMessick Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Westler Lake boat rampWestler Lake, 2 miles south
- Atwood Lake boat rampAtwood Lake, 3 miles south
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.
Bottom maps of Oliver Lake
2 contour maps of Oliver Lake are on the DNR depth map page.
Indiana DNR lake depth maps (PDF bathymetry by lake), read November 5, 2026.
Stocking at Oliver Lake
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May | Brown Trout | 1,689 | 9.81 |
| 2026 | March | Rainbow Trout | 2,998 | 10.73 |
| 2025 | May | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 7.5 |
| 2025 | March | Rainbow Trout | 6,494 | 9.54 |
| 2024 | May | Brown Trout | 1,617 | 9.3 |
| 2024 | March | Rainbow Trout | 5,839 | 9.02 |
| 2023 | March | Rainbow Trout | 3,379 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | February | Brown Trout | 1,645 | 8.6 |
| 2022 | May | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 8.26 |
| 2022 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 8,458 | 9.71 |
| 2021 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 8,460 | 9.89 |
| 2020 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 11,484 | 10.34 |
The DNR dashboard dates releases at Oliver Lake by year and month only.
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
The DNR trout plan for Oliver Lake
| Season | Water as printed | Location | Planned number | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Read the Oliver Lake figures as plans: the DNR adjusts real releases.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
Indiana DNR 2026 trout stocking plan (updated March 20, 2026; planned targets, DNR notes actual numbers may vary), read November 5, 2026.
Keep rules for Oliver Lake
| Species as printed | 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) |
At Oliver Lake, start from the statewide table and then read any local entry.
- Walleye size lineWalleye taken from all public waters (lakes, rivers, and streams) south of State Road 26 must be 14 inches or longer. Walleye taken north of State Road 26 must be 16 inches in length or longer, except for: Bass Lake (Starke County) and Wolf Lake (Lake County); minimum size 14 inches Lake George (Steuben County); minimum size 15 inches Wall Lake (LaGrange County); minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye There is no minimum size requirement for saugeye on all state waters, except for Huntingburg Lake (Dubois County), Glenn Flint Lake (Putnam County), and Sullivan Lake …
Lines in the fishing guide just for Oliver Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Lake (LaGrange) | Brown Trout | 18-inch minimum size limit |
Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
Statewide limits 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.
Indiana lakes clustered near Oliver Lake
For more elbow room than Oliver Lake, Dallas Lake spans 407 acres (NHD outline area).
| Lake | Distance | Size | DNR ramps | Stocking rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Lake | this lake | 390 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 70 |
| Olin Lake | under a mile southeast | 103 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 33 |
| Martin Lake (LaGrange County) | 1 mile southeast | 26 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Lake | 2 miles southwest | 407 acres (NHD outline area) | 0 | 2 |
| Hackenburg Lake | 2 miles southwest | 34 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 2 |
| Westler Lake | 2 miles south | not printed | 1 | 26 |
Indiana DNR lake layer, NHD outline areas, DNR Fishing Access Sites and stocking dashboard; read November 5, 2026.
A short haul from Oliver Lake
More Indiana lakes within reach of Oliver Lake
- Olin Lakeunder a mile southeast
- Martin Lake (LaGrange County)1 mile southeast
- Dallas Lake2 miles southwest
- Hackenburg Lake2 miles southwest
- Westler Lake2 miles south
Stores stocking hooks and line around Oliver Lake
- Country Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wolcottville, 4 miles
- Jones Lake Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rome City, 5 miles
- Hochstetler Furniture Shop & Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Topeka, 7 miles
- Allstar Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Topeka, 8 miles
- JR's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Topeka, 8 miles
- West Lakes Boat Martmarina, Kendallville, 8 miles
Places to eat and sleep near Oliver Lake
- Wolcottville4 miles
- Lagrange5 miles
- Rome City6 miles
County pages that take in Oliver Lake
- LaGrange Countyseat: LaGrange
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Sorting out Oliver Lake before the cooler gets packed
Where in Indiana is Oliver Lake?
Eight miles north of Wolcottville from SR 9 on CR 450S. Head for LaGrange County, about 4 miles from Wolcottville.
How big is Oliver Lake?
The figure on file is 390 acres (NHD outline area); the 2019 DNR survey found 91 feet at the deepest point.
Which ramp is best for Oliver Lake?
The DNR layer has a lone ramp there: Oliver Lake boat ramp.
Which fish does the DNR name at Oliver Lake?
DNR labels name trout, bluegill, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and lake trout.
Is there a size limit on bass at Oliver Lake?
The statewide lake row reads: 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, size 14 inches. The limits band adds its own entry.
May an out-of-state visitor wet a line on Oliver Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp. No license is needed under age 18.
Has the DNR mapped a pier or shore site on Oliver Lake?
No dedicated shore spot is on the DNR layer.
Which Indiana bait counter is handiest to Oliver Lake?
Nearest in our shop list: Country Bait & Tackle, about 4 miles away,.
Is Oliver Lake stocked with trout?
The 2026 plan lists Spring lakes (mid-March to mid-April) for Oliver Lake (planned targets; actual numbers may vary). Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
Spend a cool Hoosier morning on Oliver Lake
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