East Fork Whitewater River Fishing
Indiana river fishing in Franklin, Union and Wayne counties; DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
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First Indiana notes on the East Fork Whitewater River
Across Franklin, Union and Wayne counties, the East Fork Whitewater River shows 39 miles of mapped NHD line. Indiana names it as DNR put-and-take salmonid stream. Liberty is some 6 miles off, the closest town.
It has 3 USGS gauges reporting.
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.
Outstanding River and trout stream status of the East Fork Whitewater River
- DesignationDNR put-and-take salmonid stream
- Navigableon the Indiana navigable waterways list
Nothing above about the East Fork Whitewater River is our wording; it is list text.
Natural Resources Commission Outstanding Rivers list (2013), DNR put-and-take and salmonid stream layers, Indiana navigable waterways list; read November 5, 2026.
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| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond, In | 72 cfs, 0.40 ft gage height | Nov 7 12:15 am |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington, In | 498 cfs, 4.87 ft gage height | Nov 6 11:45 pm |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Brookville, In | 4.35 ft gage height | Nov 6 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 7, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS posts the East Fork Whitewater River values live, subject to review.
Dam pool and tailwater stages on the East Fork Whitewater River
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Whitewater River at Abington | 4.93 ft | 0.522 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| East Fork Whitewater River below Brookville Lake | 4.35 ft | 0.703 kcfs | not defined | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond | 0.48 ft | – | not defined | 2026-11-05 19:15:00 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 the Indiana DNR lists for the East Fork Whitewater River
Species for the East Fork Whitewater River come from DNR layers and tables only.
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.
Concrete and gravel slopes into the East Fork Whitewater River
| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Tailwater Brookville Town Park on East Fork Whitewater River | shore access | ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | Brookville Parks and Recreation Department |
| Brookville Tailwater Fisherman's Access on East Fork Whitewater River | shore access | ADA access, no fee recorded | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Brookville Tailwater Recreation Area on East Fork Whitewater River | shore access | ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | US Army Corps of Engineers |
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.
DNR stocking in the East Fork Whitewater River
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 8.62 |
| 2026 | April | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 9.88 |
| 2025 | April | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.0 |
| 2025 | Multiple | Brown Trout | 4,000 | 8.65 |
| 2024 | April | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.45 |
| 2024 | Multiple | Brown Trout | 4,600 | 8.14 |
| 2023 | April | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.37 |
| 2023 | Multiple | Brown Trout | 4,120 | 8.31 |
| 2022 | November | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.4 |
| 2021 | May | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 9.57 |
| 2021 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 9.46 |
| 2020 | May | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 8.76 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Keep rules for the East Fork Whitewater River
| 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 |
Moving-water rows for bass and catfish govern the East Fork Whitewater River.
- 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. |
Special rules for East Fork Whitewater River
| Water as printed | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Brookville Lake tailwater (East Fork Whitewater River) (Franklin) | Brown Trout | 18-inch minimum size limit |
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). 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.
Lining up the East Fork Whitewater River against nearby streams
Nearest to the East Fork Whitewater River in this table: Whitewater River, some 11 miles out.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Whitewater River | this stream | 39 | 3 | 0 |
| Whitewater River | 11 miles southwest | 87 | 3 | 1 |
| Little Flatrock River | 28 miles southwest | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Blue River (Henry and Rush Counties) | 32 miles west | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Flatrock River | 32 miles southwest | 91 | 4 | 3 |
| Big Blue River | 36 miles west | 76 | 2 | 4 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
Near East Fork Whitewater River
Nearby water to fish after East Fork Whitewater River
- Whitewater Lake6 miles
- Smalley's Lake10 miles
- Glen Miller Park Pond11 miles
- Brookville Lake12 miles
Hoosier tackle stops handy to East Fork Whitewater River
- King's Wholesale Baitbait and tackle shop, Liberty, 1 mile
- Quakertown Marina Incmarina, Liberty, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Richmondsporting goods store, Richmond, 11 miles
- Kent's Harbor Marinamarina, Liberty, 13 miles
Home bases for anglers fishing East Fork Whitewater River
- Liberty5 miles
- Centerville8 miles
- Connersville10 miles
Moving water past the East Fork Whitewater River drainage
- Whitewater River11 miles
- Little Flatrock River28 miles
- Little Blue River (Henry and Rush Counties)32 miles
- Flatrock River32 miles
- Big Blue River36 miles
East Fork Whitewater River, broken out by Indiana county
- Franklin County
- Union County
- Wayne County
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The East Fork Whitewater River: questions Hoosier anglers bring up
What part of Indiana does the East Fork Whitewater River drain?
Look in Franklin, Union and Wayne counties, and its mapped point is about 6 miles from Liberty.
How far does the East Fork Whitewater River run?
The NHD map shows 39 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Where is public access on the East Fork Whitewater River?
Use Brookville Tailwater Brookville Town Park on East Fork Whitewater River or another of 3 access sites.
Are there smallmouth in the East Fork Whitewater River?
The DNR list starts with brown trout and rainbow trout.
What is the bass rule on the East Fork Whitewater 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
Does a Hoosier fishing license cover the East Fork Whitewater River?
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.
How do I see current flow on the East Fork Whitewater River?
Check East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, IN in the flow band.
Where do Hoosiers fishing the East Fork Whitewater River stock up on hooks?
King's Wholesale Bait, about 1 mile away, is first on our list.
How does the state list the East Fork Whitewater River?
State lists name it: DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
Put the East Fork Whitewater River on the calendar
River limits and fees are on the Indiana license page.