Shelby County · stream · order 6 river · ~10 cfs typical
Prairie Branch
Prairie Branch is a stream in Shelby County, Indiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Drizzle
85°
64°
8 mph
15%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
15 mph
91%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
65°
10 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Nameless Creek5.3 mi
- Hills Branch4.8 mi
- Sulphur Run5.1 mi
- Manilla Branch5.4 mi
- Sixmile Creek5.8 mi
- Hamilton Twin Lake5.7 mi
- Cotton Run5.5 mi
- Foreman Branch6.6 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.
Prairie Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Prairie Branch?+
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 Prairie Branch?+
Prairie Branch is a stream in Shelby County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.