LaPorte County · stream · order 6 river · ~51 cfs typical
Little Kankakee River
Stocked 34× since 1975 · Indiana DNR
Little Kankakee River is a stream in LaPorte County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. 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
83°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
63°
11 mph
45%
Sat
Showers
76°
68°
17 mph
63%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 241 | 12.37" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 9.4" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.3" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 11.7" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | ||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 10.86" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 5" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | ||
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 4" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 10.8" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 6" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 4" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 10.71" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 10.52" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | ||
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 11.24" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 10.56" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10.9" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10.5" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.25" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 700 | 7.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 10.89" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 8.82" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,658 | 8.67" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 142 | 12.2" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 8.9" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 10" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 8.57" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | 9" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 7.6" | |
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 1,095 | ||
When does Little Kankakee River get stocked?
Going by 34 records since 1975, stocking here peaks in April.
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All Indiana waters with brown trout → · All Indiana waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mill Creek1.1 mi
- Lower Fish Lake2.1 mi
- Upper Fish Lake2.3 mi
- Fish Creek2.9 mi
- Potato Creek2.4 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Hardys Lake3.0 mi
- Minnow Branch3.4 mi
- Yellow Bank Creek3.7 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 Kankakee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Kankakee River?+
Little Kankakee River is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye in LaPorte County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Kankakee River get stocked?+
Going by 34 records since 1975, stocking at Little Kankakee River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Kankakee 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 Kankakee River?+
Little Kankakee River is a stream in LaPorte County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.