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Ripley County · stream · order 7 river · ~420 cfs typical

Laughery Creek

Largemouth Bass — stocked in Laughery Creek, IndianaSmallmouth Bass — stocked in Laughery Creek, Indiana

Stocked 8× since 1996 · Indiana DNR

Laughery Creek is a stream in Ripley County, Indiana, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Sauger and Smallmouth Bass — most recently on Apr 1, 2009. 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

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Partly cloudy

85°

60°

6 mph

Fri

Overcast

91°

64°

7 mph

Sat

Showers

85°

71°

14 mph

92%

pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.

Stocking ledger

1996: 2 stockings1997: 1 stocking1999: 1 stocking2003: 1 stocking2004: 1 stocking2006: 1 stocking2009: 1 stocking
2009
Apr 1Sauger340,000
2006
Apr 1Sauger274,700
2004
Apr 1Sauger224,100
2003
Apr 1Sauger196,800
1999
Nov 1Smallmouth Bass2,0515.21"
1997
Oct 1Smallmouth Bass5,0003.09"
1996
Nov 1Largemouth Bass3,9448"
Nov 1Smallmouth Bass4,9002.7"

When does Laughery Creek get stocked?

Going by 8 records since 1996, stocking here peaks in April and November.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 4 stockingsAprMay: 0 stockingsMayJun: 0 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 1 stockingOctNov: 3 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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All Indiana waters with largemouth bass · All Indiana waters with sauger

Nearby waters

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.

Laughery Creek fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Laughery Creek?+

Laughery Creek is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Sauger and Smallmouth Bass in Ripley County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2009 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Laughery Creek get stocked?+

Going by 8 records since 1996, stocking at Laughery Creek peaks in April and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Laughery 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 Laughery Creek?+

Laughery Creek is a stream in Ripley County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2009 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.