East Fork White River Fishing
Moving water in Bartholomew County and 8 other counties; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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The East Fork White River, sized up for Indiana anglers
Mapped NHD line puts 182 miles of the East Fork White River inside Indiana, through Bartholomew County and 8 other counties. The state lists it as NRC Outstanding River (2013 list). Plan on roughly 4 miles to the town of Mitchell.
DNR access data shows 15 ramps. Discharge is measured at 4 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.
Special status of the East Fork White River
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- Reach as listedColumbus to confluence with West Fork
- Navigableon the Indiana navigable waterways list
The rows for the East Fork White River quote the state stream lists.
Natural Resources Commission Outstanding Rivers list (2013), DNR put-and-take and salmonid stream layers, Indiana navigable waterways list; read November 5, 2026.
Stage and discharge along the East Fork White River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River At Columbus, In | -3.36 ft gage height | Nov 7 12:00 am |
| East Fork White River At Seymour, In | 651 cfs, 3.55 ft gage height | Nov 6 11:45 pm |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford, In | 844 cfs, 4.05 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.
USGS readings for the East Fork White River update live and are provisional.
Dam gauge readings on the East Fork White River
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River at Columbus | -3.41 ft | – | no flooding | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| East Fork White River at Rivervale | 3.93 ft | 0.774 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| East Fork White River near Seymour | 3.6 ft | 0.669 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| East Fork White River at Shoals | 2.66 ft | 0.829 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:30:00 UTC |
| East Fork White River at Williams | 0.8 ft | 1.08 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 13:40:00 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.
DNR-listed fish in the East Fork White River
For the East Fork White River each name traces to a DNR label or row.
- DNR fish survey report 2024 (PDF)
- DNR fish survey report 2024 (PDF)
- DNR fish survey report 2024 (PDF)
- DNR fish survey report 2024 (PDF)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalia Bridge boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Bedford boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Bell Ford boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Brownstown boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Flat Rock (Glendale F&W Area) on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Hindostan Falls PFA Ramp 1 on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Hindostan Falls PFA Ramp 2 on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Lawrenceport boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South/ Williams Dam |
| Medora boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Medora Covered Bridge |
| Portersville boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Rockford boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Shoals boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, lights, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Sparksville boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South |
| Spice Valley boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, lights, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South/ Williams Dam |
| Williams Dam boat ramp on East Fork White River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access South/ Williams Dam |
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.
Hatchery rows for the East Fork White River
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | June | Sauger | 42,588 | 1.81 |
| 1999 | Multiple | Sauger | 122,983 | 0.3 |
| 1998 | May | Sauger | 22,728 | 1.64 |
| 1997 | Multiple | Sauger | 127,626 | 0.17 |
| 1996 | Multiple | Sauger | 148,096 | 0.4 |
| 1995 | June | Sauger | 327 | 2.0 |
| 1994 | May | Sauger | 3,000 | |
| 1987 | November | Redear Sunfish | 81,000 | 1.25 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
How many fish leave the East Fork White River in your cooler
| 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 |
On the East Fork White River, the river versions of the bass and catfish rows replace the lake ones.
Lines in the fishing guide just for East Fork White River
| Water as printed | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River (Williams Dam to the Huron and Williams Road bridge) (Lawrence) | All fish | March 15 through April 20: one single hook per line or one artificial lure; single hooks no more than 1/2 inch point to shank, double and treble hooks on lures no more than 3/8 inch |
Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
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.
Nearby Indiana current around the East Fork White River
Lost River is the nearest neighbour of the East Fork White River, roughly 14 miles off.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River | this stream | 182 | 4 | 15 |
| Lost River | 14 miles southwest | 78 | 1 | 0 |
| Clear Creek (Monroe County) | 19 miles north | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| West Fork Blue River | 25 miles southeast | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| North Fork Salt Creek | 28 miles north | 44 | 1 | 0 |
| Muscatatuck River | 30 miles east | 49 | 1 | 4 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
A short haul from East Fork White River
More Indiana lakes within reach of East Fork White River
- Spring Mill Park Lake5 miles
- Henderson Pond14 miles
- Grouse Hollow Lake15 miles
- Hardwood Lake15 miles
Stores stocking hooks and line around East Fork White River
- White River Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Williams, 9 miles
- Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marinamarina, Bloomington, 15 miles
- Fairfax Marine Sales & Service Incmarina, Bloomington, 17 miles
- Lake Monroe Marinamarina, Bloomington, 19 miles
- Krb Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Shoals, 20 miles
- Lake Monroe Boat Rentalmarina, Bloomington, 20 miles
Places to eat and sleep near East Fork White River
- Mitchell4 miles
- Bedford4 miles
- Oolitic7 miles
Further Hoosier streams by the East Fork White River
- Lost River14 miles
- Clear Creek (Monroe County)19 miles
- West Fork Blue River25 miles
- North Fork Salt Creek28 miles
- Muscatatuck River30 miles
County pages that take in East Fork White River
- Bartholomew County
- Daviess County
- Dubois County
- Jackson County
- Knox County
- Lawrence County
- Martin County
- Pike County
- Washington County
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Lakes and stream bends close to East Fork White River, in pictures
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Plain answers about the East Fork White River
Which counties does the East Fork White River cross?
Head for Bartholomew County and 8 other counties, and its mapped point is about 4 miles from Mitchell.
How many mapped Indiana miles does the East Fork White River run?
The NHD map shows 182 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Which access sites serve the East Fork White River?
Try Azalia Bridge boat ramp on East Fork White River, one of 15 access sites.
Which fish does the DNR name in the East Fork White River?
DNR labels name common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, sauger, smallmouth bass and redear sunfish.
Which bass limit covers the East Fork White River?
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
May an out-of-state visitor wet a line on the East Fork White River?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Is there a flow gauge on the East Fork White River?
East Fork White River at Columbus, IN reports it live.
Which Indiana bait counter is handiest to the East Fork White River?
Nearest in our list: White River Bait & Tackle, about 9 miles away,.
What designation does the East Fork White River carry?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
Give the East Fork White River a Saturday
Get the Indiana license on the DNR site before the float.