Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) Fishing
This creek crosses Allen and DeKalb counties; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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Reading Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) before you wade in
Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) is an Indiana creek that runs 29 miles of mapped NHD line in Allen and DeKalb counties. On state lists it is NRC Outstanding River (2013 list). Gas and ice are closest in Auburn, about 3 miles away.
Its flow and height come from 2 USGS gauges.
USGS NHD named flowlines (mapped length in Indiana, not a DNR figure); Indiana DNR stream designation layers and Fishing Access Sites, read November 5, 2026.
Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) on DNR stream lists
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- Reach as listedDekalb C.R. 68 to St. Joseph River
Each line above for Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) is a state list entry, printed as listed.
Natural Resources Commission Outstanding Rivers list (2013), DNR put-and-take and salmonid stream layers, Indiana navigable waterways list; read November 5, 2026.
Gauge readings from Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn, In | 23 cfs, 2.77 ft gage height | Nov 7 12:00 am |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville, In | 56 cfs, 1.37 ft gage height | Nov 6 11:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 7, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Treat the live Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) numbers as provisional.
Stage readings along Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek (IN) at 18th Street Auburn | 2.8 ft | 0.025 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| Cedar Creek (IN) near Cedarville | 1.37 ft | 0.0564 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauge readings (water.noaa.gov), read November 5, 2026; dated readings, not live (kcfs = thousand cubic feet per second).
USGS instantaneous values, provisional.
What swims in Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties), per the DNR
DNR sources, not anglers, named these fish in Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties).
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites species fields, Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
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| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook's Landing on Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) | shore access | no fee recorded | Allen County Parks |
| Cedar Creek Hursh Road Access | shore access | no fee recorded | Allen County Parks |
| Cedar Creek shore access | shore access | gravel ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North |
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
Fish the DNR released into Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May | Brown Trout | 300 | 9.81 |
| 2025 | May | Brown Trout | 400 | 7.5 |
| 2024 | April | Brown Trout | 300 | 9.3 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Rainbow and brown trout planned for Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
| Season | Water as printed | Location | Planned number | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening day streams, north | Cedar Creek | 300 | Brown Trout |
The plan gives Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) goals, not counts of fish.
Indiana DNR 2026 trout stocking plan (updated March 20, 2026; planned targets, DNR notes actual numbers may vary), read November 5, 2026.
Bag counts and inch rules on Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
| Species as printed | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams) | Unlimited | 13 inches; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Bluegill | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Redear Sunfish | 25 | no size limit |
| White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Northern Pike | 3 | 24 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer |
River and stream rows apply to Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) for bass and catfish; other species follow the statewide table.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR license fees (license year April 1 to March 31), read November 5, 2026.
Five streams close to Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
The closest stream page to Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) is Saint Joseph River (Allen and DeKalb Counties), about 8 miles away.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) | this stream | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Saint Joseph River (Allen and DeKalb Counties) | 8 miles southeast | 38 | 1 | 5 |
| Spy Run Creek | 15 miles south | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Maumee River | 16 miles southeast | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | 20 miles north | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Fish Creek (DeKalb and Steuben Counties) | 20 miles northeast | 21 | 1 | 0 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
A Hoosier back-road drive from Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
Other lakes a county or two from Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
- Hurshtown Reservoir8 miles
- Cedarville Reservoir8 miles
- Cedar Lake (DeKalb County)10 miles
- Indian Lake (DeKalb County)11 miles
Grab bait on the way into Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
- Pro Tackle Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Fort Wayne, 13 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Fort Wayne, 256-309 Coliseum Blvd.sporting goods store, Fort Wayne, 15 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Waynesporting goods store, Fort Wayne, 15 miles
- Crystal's Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Churubusco, 15 miles
- Angler Enterprises Incfly shop, Hudson, 15 miles
- Dockside Servicesmarina, Fort Wayne, 16 miles
Indiana towns close to Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
- Auburn3 miles
- Garrett4 miles
- Leo-Cedarville8 miles
Other Indiana rivers near Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
- Saint Joseph River (Allen and DeKalb Counties)8 miles
- Spy Run Creek15 miles
- Maumee River16 miles
- Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)20 miles
- Fish Creek (DeKalb and Steuben Counties)20 miles
The counties Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) passes through
- Allen County
- DeKalb County
Piscifun gear a Hoosier angler might bring to Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
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Fish to know on sight at Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
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Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties): questions Hoosier anglers bring up
Through which Indiana country does Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) wind?
Its counties are Allen and DeKalb counties, and its mapped point is about 3 miles from Auburn.
What is the mapped length of Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)?
The NHD map shows 29 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Can I put a boat in Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)?
The DNR maps 3 access sites; Cook's Landing on Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) is one.
What might bite for a Hoosier angler in Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)?
Look for common carp, catfish and brown trout.
Is there a slot limit on Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)?
The guide row for rivers and streams reads: 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass; No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept
Which Indiana license papers cover Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
How high is Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) running?
The live panel shows Cedar Creek at 18Th Street at Auburn, IN.
Which listed shop can outfit a Hoosier trip to Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)?
Stop at Pro Tackle Outfitters, about 13 miles away,.
Is Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties) on a special state list?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
Load the canoe for Cedar Creek (Allen and DeKalb Counties)
Check the stream rows before you keep a bass.