Starke County · stream · order 8 river · ~405 cfs typical
Yellow River
Stocked 9× since 1974 · Indiana DNR
Yellow River is a stream in Starke County, Indiana, stocked with Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Rock Bass and Smallmouth Bass — most recently on Sep 1, 1991. 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
Fog
83°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
65°
13 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
74°
68°
15 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | 9.26" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,001 | 8.6" | |
| Sep 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 3.2" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,900 | 3.7" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rock Bass | 18,889 | 1.9" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rock Bass | 8,089 | ||
| — 1983 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rock Bass | 3,386 | ||
| — 1974 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rock Bass | 18,000 | 0.33" | |
| Nov 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,000 | ||
When does Yellow River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 1974, stocking here peaks in September through November.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bogus Run0.5 mi
- Pine Creek1.4 mi
- Round Lake8.7 mi
- Crooked Creek10.4 mi
- Mill Creek13.4 mi
- Thompson Branch13.5 mi
- Bouslog Branch14.3 mi
- Hunter Branch14.3 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.
Yellow River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow River?+
Yellow River is stocked with Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Rock Bass and Smallmouth Bass in Starke County, Indiana, most recently on Sep 1, 1991 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Yellow River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 1974, stocking at Yellow River peaks in September through November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow 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 Yellow River?+
Yellow River is a stream in Starke County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Sep 1, 1991 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.