Fishing in
Newton County
Newton County, Indiana has 75 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
6 waters
Waters in Newton County
- J C Murphey Lakelake37× stocked
- Curtis Creekstream37× stocked
- Cory Lakelake14 ac
- Riverside Lakelake14 ac
- Ade McCray Ditchcanal
- Baird Ditchcanal
- Barten Ditchcanal
- Battleday Ditchcanal
- Beasy Lateralcanal
- Beaver Lake Ditchcanal
- Bergren Ditchcanal
- Best Ditchcanal
- Bogus Island Ditchcanal
- Bonham Ditchcanal
- Bower Ditchcanal
- Bowton Ditchcanal
- Brent Ditchcanal
- Camblin Ditchcanal
- Carlson Ditchcanal
- Chizum Ditchcanal
- Clark Ditchcanal
- Cline Ditchcanal
- Darroch Ditchcanal
- David Ditchcanal
- Deardurff Ditchcanal
- Deardurff Ditchcanal
- Defries Ditchcanal
- Elijah Ditchcanal
- Garrard Ditchcanal
- Goose Pond Swampswamp
45 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Black Crappie1 waters
- Bluegill1 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
- Channel Catfish1 waters
- Fathead Minnow1 waters
- Largemouth Bass1 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- J C Murphey LakeChannel CatfishMar 1, 2026
- J C Murphey LakeBlack CrappieOct 1, 2025
- J C Murphey LakeChannel CatfishMar 1, 2024
- J C Murphey LakeLargemouth BassNov 1, 2023
- J C Murphey LakeRedear SunfishNov 1, 2023
- J C Murphey LakeBluegillNov 1, 2023
- Curtis CreekRainbow TroutApr 1, 2016
- Curtis CreekRainbow TroutApr 1, 2015
- J C Murphey LakeNorthern PikeApr 1, 2015
- J C Murphey LakeNorthern PikeMay 1, 2014
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Newton County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Newton County, Indiana?+
Newton County has 75 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Newton County?+
Waters in Newton County hold black crappie, bluegill, brown trout and channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Newton County?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.