Ripley County · stream · order 7 river · ~420 cfs typical
Laughery Creek
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
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
85°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
91°
64°
7 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
85°
71°
14 mph
92%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Sauger | 340,000 | ||
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Sauger | 274,700 | ||
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Sauger | 224,100 | ||
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Sauger | 196,800 | ||
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,051 | 5.21" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 3.09" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,944 | 8" | |
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,900 | 2.7" | |
When does Laughery Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 1996, stocking here peaks in April and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Woolper Creek1.1 mi
- Hogan Creek2.1 mi
- North Hogan Creek2.3 mi
- Wilson Creek2.6 mi
- Island Branch2.6 mi
- Tanners Creek3.1 mi
- Lake Jeanclia3.7 mi
- Taylor Creek3.9 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.
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.

