Putnam County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Crooked Branch
Crooked Branch is a stream in Putnam 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
86°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
66°
12 mph
17%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
66°
14 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Sutherlin Branch1.1 mi
- Groundhog Branch1.2 mi
- Rocky Fork Lake1.0 mi
- Indian Branch2.1 mi
- Straight Branch2.3 mi
- Limestone Branch2.4 mi
- Cecil M Harden Lake2.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Little Rocky Fork Creek2.9 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.
Crooked Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crooked 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 Crooked Branch?+
Crooked Branch is a stream in Putnam County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.