Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) Fishing
Indiana river fishing in LaGrange and Steuben counties; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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First Indiana notes on the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
Across LaGrange and Steuben counties, the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) shows 5 miles of mapped NHD line. Indiana names it as NRC Outstanding River (2013 list) and DNR put-and-take salmonid stream. Angola is some 12 miles off, the closest town.
Read on for where to get in and what to keep.
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 Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- DesignationDNR put-and-take salmonid stream
- Reach as listedNevada Mills to Indiana/Michigan Line and Indiana/Michigan to Indiana/Michigan line
- Navigableon the Indiana navigable waterways list
Nothing above about the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) 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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No ramp or shore site on the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) appears on the DNR layer.
Backup launches when the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) lot fills
- Wall Lake boat rampWall Lake, 1 mile
- Beaver Dam Lake boat ramp (north), Steuben CountyBeaver Dam Lake, 3 miles
- Pigeon River boat rampPigeon River, 5 miles
- Pigeon River (175 North) boat rampPigeon River, 5 miles
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 Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
Planned trout releases on the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
| Season | Water as printed | Location | Planned number | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening day streams, north | Fawn River | 600 | Rainbow Trout |
Trout numbers for the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) are planned targets; the DNR notes real releases may vary.
Indiana DNR 2026 trout stocking plan (updated March 20, 2026; planned targets, DNR notes actual numbers may vary), read November 5, 2026.
Keep rules for the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben 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 |
Moving-water rows for bass and catfish govern the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties).
- 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.
Lining up the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) against nearby streams
Nearest to the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) in this table: Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties), some 11 miles out.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | this stream | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | 11 miles southeast | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | 11 miles south | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Pigeon River | 12 miles west | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Fawn River (LaGrange County) | 14 miles west | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fish Creek (DeKalb and Steuben Counties) | 23 miles southeast | 21 | 1 | 0 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
Near Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
Nearby water to fish after Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- Mud Lake (LaGrange County)1 mile
- Wall Lake1 mile
- Beaver Dam Lake (Steuben County)3 miles
- Lime Lake5 miles
Hoosier tackle stops handy to Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- Lake Pleasant Marinemarina, Orland, 6 miles
- Marina Giftsmarina, Angola, 8 miles
- Corner Landingbait and tackle shop, Angola, 9 miles
- Clausen's Boat Housemarina, Angola, 10 miles
- Diamond Marine Servicesmarina, Angola, 11 miles
- The Complete Fishermanbait and tackle shop, Fremont, 11 miles
Home bases for anglers fishing Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- Angola13 miles
- Lagrange13 miles
- Fremont14 miles
Moving water past the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) drainage
Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties), broken out by Indiana county
- LaGrange County
- Steuben County
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The Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties): questions Hoosier anglers bring up
What part of Indiana does the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) drain?
Look in LaGrange and Steuben counties, and its mapped point is about 12 miles from Angola.
How far does the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) run?
The NHD map shows 5 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Where is public access on the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
The DNR lists no access for it.
Are there smallmouth in the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
The DNR prints no fish list for it.
What is the bass rule on the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben 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
Does a Hoosier fishing license cover the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben 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.
How do I see current flow on the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
It has no USGS or NWS gauge in our set.
Where do Hoosiers fishing the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) stock up on hooks?
Lake Pleasant Marine, about 6 miles away, is first on our list.
How does the state list the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list); DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
Put the Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) on the calendar
River limits and fees are on the Indiana license page.