Indian Kentuck Creek Fishing
Jefferson and Ripley counties carries this creek; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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Indian Kentuck Creek on the Indiana map
The NHD map gives Indian Kentuck Creek 27 miles of line within Indiana, across Jefferson and Ripley counties. Its state status: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list). The handiest town is Madison, around 10 miles away.
Flow comes from 1 USGS gauge.
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.
State designations on Indian Kentuck Creek
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- Reach as listedConfluence with Vestal Branch to confluence with Ohio River
- Navigableon the Indiana navigable waterways list
These Indian Kentuck Creek rows repeat state 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.
Today's height and speed of Indian Kentuck Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian-kentuck Creek Near Canaan, In | 1 cfs, 2.86 ft gage height | Nov 8 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 8, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Provisional live values from USGS on Indian Kentuck Creek.
NOAA gauge readings on Indian Kentuck Creek
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian-Kentuck Creek near Canaan | 2.91 ft | – | not defined | 2026-11-05 20:15:00 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.
DNR access points along Indian Kentuck Creek
Indian Kentuck Creek has no DNR-mapped access point.
Other ramps if Indian Kentuck Creek is busy
- Kruger Lake boat ramp on Krueger LakeKrueger Lake, 7 miles
- Brooksburg Public Access Site on Ohio RiverOhio River, 8 miles
- Madison Ramp on Ohio RiverOhio River, 10 miles
- Vevay River Park on Ohio RiverOhio River, 13 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.
Indiana limits in force on Indian Kentuck Creek
| 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 |
The guide treats Indian Kentuck Creek as moving water for bass and catfish limits.
- 12-inch river bass countiesAll rivers and streams in Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, and Dearborn counties (with the exception of the Blue River, where the slot limit applies in Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties).
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.
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Big Creek (Jefferson and Jennings Counties) sits near 13 miles from Indian Kentuck Creek, the closest listed.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Kentuck Creek | this stream | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| Big Creek (Jefferson and Jennings Counties) | 13 miles west | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| Laughery Creek | 13 miles north | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Graham Creek (Jefferson and Jennings Counties) | 14 miles northwest | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Otter Creek (Jennings and Ripley Counties) | 17 miles northwest | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River | 21 miles northwest | 79 | 1 | 2 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
Around the edges of Indian Kentuck Creek
Lakes in the same part of Indiana as Indian Kentuck Creek
- Krueger Lake7 miles
- Johnson Lake9 miles
- Old Timber Lake15 miles
- Versailles Lake16 miles
Picking up nightcrawlers and minnows near Indian Kentuck Creek
- Adams Marinamarina, Madison, 8 miles
- Eagle Hollow Marine and Motorsportsmarina, Madison, 9 miles
- R & J Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Versailles, 10 miles
- Rivercrest Marinamarina, Madison, 11 miles
- SCC Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Versailles, 11 miles
- Grandpa's Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Dillsboro, 15 miles
Hoosier towns sitting near Indian Kentuck Creek
- Madison10 miles
- Vevay12 miles
- Hanover15 miles
One more river beside Indian Kentuck Creek
- Big Creek (Jefferson and Jennings Counties)13 miles
- Laughery Creek13 miles
- Graham Creek (Jefferson and Jennings Counties)14 miles
- Otter Creek (Jennings and Ripley Counties)17 miles
- Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River21 miles
County guides tied to Indian Kentuck Creek
- Jefferson County
- Ripley County
Piscifun picks for a day out on Indian Kentuck Creek
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Telling Indian Kentuck Creek fish apart from a photo
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What the bait counter hears about Indian Kentuck Creek
Which town is near Indian Kentuck Creek?
It runs through Jefferson and Ripley counties, and its mapped point is about 10 miles from Madison.
Is Indian Kentuck Creek a long river?
The NHD map shows 27 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
How do I get onto Indian Kentuck Creek?
No public site is mapped on it.
Which species does the DNR list for Indian Kentuck Creek?
DNR layers leave its species blank.
How many black bass may an Indiana angler keep from Indian Kentuck Creek?
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 The 12-inch minimum for the Ohio River counties covers it.
Can I fish Indian Kentuck Creek without paying a fee to the state?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Who measures Indian Kentuck Creek?
USGS gauge Indian-Kentuck Creek Near Canaan, IN reports live; see the flow band.
Is there a bait shop by Indian Kentuck Creek?
Our list starts with Adams Marina, about 8 miles away,.
Is Indian Kentuck Creek a trout stream?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
Plan a float down Indian Kentuck Creek
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