Noble County · stream · order 8 river · ~562 cfs typical
Elkhart River
Stocked 17× since 1977 · Indiana DNR
Elkhart River is a stream in Noble County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on Oct 1, 2024. 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°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
63°
9 mph
28%
Sat
Showers
78°
68°
15 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,250 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,917 | 7.5" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,250 | 7" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,250 | 7.5" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,250 | 7" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,250 | 7.2" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 3,250 | 7" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,200 | ||
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 2,000 | ||
| — 1998 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 42,900 | 1.7" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10.91" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 225 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.1" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10.5" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9.02" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9" | |
When does Elkhart River get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 1977, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Christiana Creek0.2 mi
- Puterbaugh Creek1.4 mi
- Yellow Creek3.0 mi
- Simonton Lake4.1 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Boot Lake4.4 mi
- Cobus Creek3.7 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Pine Creek3.9 mi
- Heaton Lake4.5 mistocked Jun 1, 1977
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.
Elkhart River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Elkhart River?+
Elkhart River is stocked with Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Walleye in Noble County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2024 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Elkhart River get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 1977, stocking at Elkhart River peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Elkhart River?+
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 Elkhart River?+
Elkhart River is a stream in Noble County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.