Elkhart County · stream · order 5 river · ~32 cfs typical
Cobus Creek
Stocked 63× since 1976 · Indiana DNR
Cobus Creek is a stream in Elkhart County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; 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
85°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
62°
9 mph
29%
Sat
Showers
75°
67°
15 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 747 | 12.37" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.42" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 9.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 5" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 188 | 10.24" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.5" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 11.3" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.5" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.66" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.47" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.11" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.49" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.99" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.95" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.48" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | ||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.18" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | ||
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.5" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.29" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.08" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.45" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.11" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 5" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.2" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.15" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | ||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.9" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.86" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.69" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.25" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.22" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.53" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.27" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.69" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.73" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.52" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.31" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.47" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.52" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 9,000 | 3.75" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.52" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.6" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.58" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.89" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.82" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 230 | 8.62" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 20 | 12.27" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 8.6" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.57" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 9" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 7.1" | |
When does Cobus Creek get stocked?
Going by 63 records since 1976, stocking here peaks in April.
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All Indiana waters with brown trout → · All Indiana waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Baugo Creek1.9 mistocked Jun 1, 1993
- Elkhart River3.7 mistocked Oct 1, 2024
- Boot Lake4.8 mi
- Christiana Creek3.9 mi
- Garver Lake6.5 mi
- Puterbaugh Creek5.1 mi
- Simonton Lake6.0 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Willow Creek5.7 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.
Cobus Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cobus Creek?+
Cobus Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elkhart County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cobus Creek get stocked?+
Going by 63 records since 1976, stocking at Cobus Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cobus Creek?+
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 Cobus Creek?+
Cobus Creek is a stream in Elkhart County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.