Tippecanoe County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,640 cfs typical
Tippecanoe River
Stocked 42× since 1972 · Indiana DNR
Tippecanoe River is a stream in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, stocked with Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass and Sauger — most recently on May 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
Rain
87°
63°
13 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
14 mph
87%
Sun
Drizzle
71°
65°
16 mph
74%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.3" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.39" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.43" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 22,004 | 1.36" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Sauger | 424 | 4" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| May 1 | Sauger | 47,530 | 1.35" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 19,751 | 2.29" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,073 | 1.45" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Sauger | 15,754 | 1.53" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 31,337 | 1.32" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 27,715 | 1.48" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,600 | 1.46" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Sauger | 2,740 | 2" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,117 | 1.47" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 26,894 | 1.23" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| May 1 | Sauger | 61,645 | 1.87" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| May 1 | Sauger | 50,928 | 1.19" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 26,287 | 1.45" | |
| May 1 | Sauger | 25,830 | 1.61" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Sauger | 27,937 | 1.73" | |
| May 1 | Walleye | 36,877 | 0.91" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 26,347 | 1.67" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 26,400 | 1.26" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 26,250 | 1.22" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,600 | 1.08" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 27,650 | 1.6" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,600 | 1.45" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,600 | 1.6" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,622 | 1.43" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,633 | 1.63" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,900 | 1.4" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,643 | 1.56" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 25,750 | 1.6" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 26,200 | 1.8" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 27,000 | 1.8" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,650,950 | ||
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Black Bullhead | 101 | 2.5" | |
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 208 | 2.8" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rock Bass | 13,470 | 1.5" | |
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
| Oct 1 | Rock Bass | 28,294 | 1.76" | |
| Oct 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 6,287 | 1.39" | |
When does Tippecanoe River get stocked?
Going by 42 records since 1972, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Moots Creek1.6 mistocked Oct 1, 1975
- Harrison Creek1.7 mi
- Buck Creek1.9 mi
- Bridge Creek3.9 mi
- Spring Creek5.4 mi
- Little Sugar Creek4.1 mi
- South Fork Wildcat Creek5.4 mi
- Wildcat Creek4.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
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.
Tippecanoe River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tippecanoe River?+
Tippecanoe River is stocked with Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass and Sauger in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Tippecanoe River get stocked?+
Going by 42 records since 1972, stocking at Tippecanoe River peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe River?+
Tippecanoe River is a stream in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.