Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) Fishing
A creek of Boone, Hamilton and Marion counties; DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
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What an Indiana angler should know about Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
Through Boone, Hamilton and Marion counties, Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) traces 36 miles of mapped NHD line. It carries the label DNR put-and-take salmonid stream. From the mapped point it is roughly 5 miles to Zionsville.
Boaters get 1 ramp on the DNR layer. Flow data comes from 6 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.
How the DNR classes Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
- DesignationDNR put-and-take salmonid stream
State lists supplied Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) entries above.
Natural Resources Commission Outstanding Rivers list (2013), DNR put-and-take and salmonid stream layers, Indiana navigable waterways list; read November 5, 2026.
USGS stations on Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek At Zionsville, In | 12 cfs, 1.33 ft gage height | Nov 7 11:45 pm |
| Eagle Creek At 79th Street At Indianapolis, In | 4.65 ft gage height | Nov 7 11:30 pm |
| Eagle Creek Below Reservoir At Indianapolis, In | 19 cfs, 1.42 ft gage height | Nov 8 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 8, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) USGS panel is provisional.
NWS gauges on Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek (IN) at Clermont | 1.39 ft | – | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:15:00 UTC |
| Eagle Creek (IN) at Raymond Street in Indianapolis | 1.72 ft | – | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| Eagle Creek (IN) near Traders Point | 4.74 ft | – | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| Eagle Creek (IN) at Speedway | 1.08 ft | 0.0207 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| Eagle Creek (IN) at Zionsville | 1.48 ft | 0.0208 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 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.
Species on the DNR list for Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) names follow DNR wording.
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.
Ramps and access sites on Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Green Eagle Creek boat ramp | boat ramp | concrete ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded | City of Zionsville |
| Lions Club Park Eagle Creek | shore access | restrooms, no fee recorded | City of Zionsville |
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.
What the DNR put into Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,240 | |
| 2024 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | |
| 2023 | November | Rainbow Trout | 950 | |
| 2022 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 11.0 |
| 2021 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 11.0 |
| 2020 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,232 | 11.0 |
| 2019 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 11.0 |
| 2018 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.0 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
What can go home from Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton 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 |
For Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties), use the stream rows for bass and catfish.
- Inland troutInland Trout sizes & limits | Species | Daily Bag Limit | Minimum Size | Brook Trout | 5, any combination of brook, rainbow, or brown trout; no more than one may be brown trout | 7 inches* | Rainbow Trout | Brown Trout | *There is no minimum size limit for trout caught from lakes, except for an 18-inch size limit for brown trout at Oliver, Olin, and Martin lakes in LaGrange County and Brookville Lake tailwater (East Fork Whitewater River) in Franklin County. |
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
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.
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For a second option near Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties), Sugar Creek (Hancock and Henry Counties) lies about 24 miles away.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) | this stream | 36 | 6 | 1 |
| Sugar Creek (Hancock and Henry Counties) | 24 miles southeast | 78 | 3 | 1 |
| Fall Creek (Delaware and Hamilton Counties) | 25 miles east | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| Big Walnut Creek | 29 miles southwest | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Sugar Creek (Boone and Clinton Counties) | 32 miles west | 88 | 2 | 1 |
| South Fork Wildcat Creek | 33 miles northwest | 44 | 1 | 0 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
Down the state road from Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
A second lake to try after Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
- Lilly Pond4 miles
- West Park Pond4 miles
- Coxhall Gardens Park Pond5 miles
- Eagle Creek Reservoir5 miles
Bait counters along the drive to Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
- Dick's Sporting Goods Indianapolis, 6030 West 86th Streetsporting goods store, Indianapolis, under a mile
- Wild Cat Creek Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Zionsville, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Whitestownsporting goods store, Whitestown, 4 miles
- Eagle Creek Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Indianapolis, 6 miles
- Riverside Marina Restaurantmarina, Indianapolis, 9 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Carmelsporting goods store, Carmel, 9 miles
Hiring a Hoosier guide for Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
- Dixon Guide Servicefishing guide, (317) 908-8984
- FightNFliesfishing guide, (317) 847-9141
- Mike's Fly Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, (219) 765-3860
- Two Forks Guide Service, LLCfishing guide, (317) 223-6590
Beds and diners within reach of Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
- Zionsville5 miles
- Whitestown6 miles
- Meridian Hills7 miles
Neighbouring streams of Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
- Sugar Creek (Hancock and Henry Counties)24 miles
- Fall Creek (Delaware and Hamilton Counties)25 miles
- Big Walnut Creek29 miles
- Sugar Creek (Boone and Clinton Counties)32 miles
- South Fork Wildcat Creek33 miles
Each county touching Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties), linked
- Boone County
- Hamilton County
- Marion County
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties), on camera
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Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties), one question at a time
How do I find Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
Find it in Boone, Hamilton and Marion counties, and its mapped point is about 5 miles from Zionsville.
What length is given for Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
The NHD map shows 36 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Is there a ramp on Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
Start at Elm Street Green Eagle Creek boat ramp, one of 2 access sites.
What fish are in Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
Expect rainbow trout, by DNR records.
What bass rules apply on Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton 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 permit belongs in the tackle box for Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
What is the stage on Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
Look for Eagle Creek at Zionsville, IN above.
Where do I get crawlers for Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)?
Head to Dick's Sporting Goods Indianapolis, under a mile away,.
What state status does Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) have?
State lists name it: DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
Watch the gauge, then float Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties)
Know the slot before the first cast.