Parke County · stream · order 5 river · ~4 cfs typical · seasonal
Bains Branch
Bains Branch is a stream in Parke County, Indiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
65°
11 mph
25%
Sat
Showers
80°
66°
13 mph
70%
Sun
Storms
75°
65°
15 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Troutman Branch1.3 mi
- Cecil M Harden Lake2.1 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Limestone Branch3.1 mi
- Sutherlin Branch3.8 mi
- Byrd Branch3.4 mi
- Crooked Branch4.7 mi
- Rocky Fork Lake5.1 mi
- Rocky Fork Creek5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bains Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bains Branch?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bains Branch?+
Bains Branch is a stream in Parke County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.