Orange County · stream · order 5 river · ~19 cfs typical
Painter Creek
1 stocking on record · Indiana DNR
Painter Creek is a stream in Orange County, Indiana, stocked with Smallmouth Bass — most recently on Nov 1, 1979. 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
83°
63°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
7 mph
16%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
68°
11 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 95 | 4.53" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Patoka Lake1.2 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Jordan Branch2.0 mi
- Olinger Lake1.9 mi
- Fleming Creek2.6 mi
- Lick Fork2.6 mi
- Ritter Creek3.8 mistocked Nov 1, 1979
- Little Patoka River3.5 mi
- Riceville Creek4.5 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.
Painter Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Painter Creek?+
Painter Creek is stocked with Smallmouth Bass in Orange County, Indiana, most recently on Nov 1, 1979 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Painter 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 Painter Creek?+
Painter Creek is a stream in Orange County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 1979 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.