LaGrange County · stream · order 7 river · ~109 cfs typical
Little Elkhart River
Stocked 34× since 1976 · Indiana DNR
Little Elkhart River is a stream in LaGrange County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2025. 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
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Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
63°
9 mph
26%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
15 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,788 | 9.48" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 3,757 | 13.19" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 242 | 15" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 11" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 8.3" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | 8.8" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 355 | 11" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 9.5" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 10" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 8.24" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 11.02" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 4.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | 5" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | ||
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 4" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 11.14" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 4.5" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 4" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,700 | 10.53" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,700 | 11.21" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 16,000 | 3.75" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.63" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | 8.5" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,404 | 8.46" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 294 | 12.21" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 11.1" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 4,100 | 8.89" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 4,100 | 9" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 7.44" | |
When does Little Elkhart River get stocked?
Going by 34 records since 1976, stocking here peaks in April.
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Nearby waters
- Trout Creek1.8 mi
- Round Lake2.0 mi
- Mud Creek2.5 mi
- Indiana Lake2.6 mi
- Coverdale Lake2.8 mi
- Goose Pond2.6 mi
- Pigeon River3.0 mi
- Dock Lake3.0 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.
Little Elkhart River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Elkhart River?+
Little Elkhart River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in LaGrange County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Elkhart River get stocked?+
Going by 34 records since 1976, stocking at Little Elkhart River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little 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 Little Elkhart River?+
Little Elkhart River is a stream in LaGrange County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.