Miami County · stream · order 7 river · ~712 cfs typical
Mississinewa River
Stocked 24× since 1967 · Indiana DNR
Mississinewa River is a stream in Miami County, Indiana, stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass 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
84°
59°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
64°
10 mph
15%
Sat
Showers
78°
69°
13 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 403 | 9.88" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.45" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.37" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.6" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.71" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.9" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.7" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 11.2" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.73" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.6" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.02" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 11" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 11.03" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.88" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.52" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 480,000 | ||
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.24" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.11" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.31" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.87" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Rainbow Trout | 404 | 13.5" | |
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rock Bass | 110 | ||
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 326 | ||
When does Mississinewa River get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 1967, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Shrock Creek0.1 mi
- Daniel Creek1.5 mi
- Asher Branch3.5 mi
- Gilbert Branch3.8 mi
- Schrom Creek3.9 mi
- Little Pipe Creek4.4 mi
- Flowers Creek6.5 mi
- Engleman Creek5.0 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.
Mississinewa River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mississinewa River?+
Mississinewa River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye in Miami County, Indiana, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mississinewa River get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 1967, stocking at Mississinewa River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mississinewa 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 Mississinewa River?+
Mississinewa River is a stream in Miami 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.