LaPorte County · stream · order 6 river · ~23 cfs typical
West Branch Trail Creek
Stocked 57× since 1971 · Indiana DNR
West Branch Trail Creek is a stream in LaPorte County, Indiana, stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Steelhead — most recently on Oct 1, 2008. 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
81°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
65°
11 mph
48%
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Showers
74°
67°
15 mph
71%
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Stocking ledger
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 98,467 | 5.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 74,416 | 3.75" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 84,295 | 5.94" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 70,024 | 3.88" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 32,532 | 6.18" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 94,702 | 6.11" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 60,623 | 3.7" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 85,561 | 6.12" | |
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 50,051 | 3.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 89,597 | 5.91" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 40,143 | 3.44" | |
| — 2000 — | ||||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 40,357 | 3.88" | |
| — 1999 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 58,732 | 5.93" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 39,885 | 3.74" | |
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 59,205 | 6.27" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 62,025 | 3.66" | |
| — 1997 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 32,290 | 6.67" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 55,970 | 3.72" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 50,112 | 3.6" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 49,984 | 3.7" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 4,777 | 7.13" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 50,032 | 4.34" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 51,973 | 5.98" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 66,474 | 3.59" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 39,966 | 6.17" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 95,181 | 3.68" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 46,425 | 6.48" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 93,668 | 3.52" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 16,288 | 6.05" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 100,084 | 3.72" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Coho Salmon | 66,998 | 5.95" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 56,473 | 6.65" | |
| — 1984 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 58,641 | 5.84" | |
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 52,076 | ||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 85,303 | 3.84" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 67,394 | 4.8" | |
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 106,666 | 3.73" | |
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 16,306 | 5.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 96,672 | 3.26" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Steelhead | 31,308 | 4.52" | |
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 65,334 | 5.58" | |
| Mar 1 | Chinook Salmon | 40,607 | 2.67" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 68,252 | 6.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Chinook Salmon | 48,777 | 2.3" | |
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 35,000 | 3.4" | |
| Mar 1 | Steelhead | 66,676 | 6.8" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Coho Salmon | 49,998 | 6.14" | |
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 8,975 | 7.45" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Coho Salmon | 136,267 | 5.95" | |
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 98,526 | 6.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Chinook Salmon | 38,075 | 2.81" | |
| — 1975 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Steelhead | 31,500 | ||
| Mar 1 | Coho Salmon | 31,160 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Chinook Salmon | 62,612 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Chinook Salmon | 62,324 | ||
| — 1971 — | ||||
| May 1 | Chinook Salmon | 53,235 | ||
| May 1 | Steelhead | 59,520 | ||
When does West Branch Trail Creek get stocked?
Going by 57 records since 1971, stocking here peaks in May and November.
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Trail Creek0.0 mi
- Waterford Creek1.0 mi
- Dingler Lake0.8 mi
- Ohms Lake1.1 mi
- Bosserman Creek1.5 mi
- Browdy Lake1.9 mi
- Otter Creek2.9 mi
- Clare Lake3.7 mistocked Jun 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.
West Branch Trail Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Trail Creek?+
West Branch Trail Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Steelhead in LaPorte County, Indiana, most recently on Oct 1, 2008 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Trail Creek get stocked?+
Going by 57 records since 1971, stocking at West Branch Trail Creek peaks in May and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Trail 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 West Branch Trail Creek?+
West Branch Trail Creek is a stream in LaPorte County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2008 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.