Little River Fishing
This river crosses Allen and Huntington counties; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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Reading the Little River before you wade in
The Little River is an Indiana river that runs 22 miles of mapped NHD line in Allen and Huntington counties. On state lists it is NRC Outstanding River (2013 list). Gas and ice are closest in Roanoke, about 1 mile away.
Its flow and height come 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.
The Little River on DNR stream lists
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- Reach as listedSource to confluence with the Wabash River
- Navigableon the Indiana navigable waterways list
Each line above for the Little River is a state list entry, printed as listed.
Natural Resources Commission Outstanding Rivers list (2013), DNR put-and-take and salmonid stream layers, Indiana navigable waterways list; read November 5, 2026.
Gauge readings from the Little River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Huntington, In | 34 cfs, 1.96 ft gage height | Nov 6 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 6, 2026 11:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Treat the live the Little River numbers as provisional.
Stage readings along the Little River
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River near Huntington | 1.94 ft | 0.0325 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 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.
Reaching the Little River
You will not find the Little River on the DNR access layer.
More DNR launches that reach Little River
- Clare Lake boat rampClare Lake, 6 miles
- J. Edward Roush Lake (Kil-So-Quah) boat rampJ. Edward Roush Lake, 8 miles
- J. Edward Roush Lake (Little Turtle) boat rampJ. Edward Roush Lake, 8 miles
- Andrews boat ramp on Wabash RiverWabash 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.
Bag counts and inch rules on the Little 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 |
River and stream rows apply to the Little River for bass and catfish; other species follow the statewide table.
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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The closest stream page to the Little River is Spy Run Creek, about 16 miles away.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | this stream | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| Spy Run Creek | 16 miles northeast | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Saint Marys River | 19 miles east | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Eel River (Allen and Cass Counties) | 23 miles west | 89 | 2 | 7 |
| Maumee River | 25 miles northeast | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| Salamonie River | 26 miles south | 78 | 3 | 1 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
A Hoosier back-road drive from Little River
Other lakes a county or two from Little River
- Clare Lake6 miles
- J. Edward Roush Lake8 miles
- Memorial Park North Pond8 miles
- Wahk-Shin-Gah Lake9 miles
Grab bait on the way into Little River
- Dick's Sporting Goods Fort Wayne, 1520 Apple Glen Blvd.sporting goods store, Fort Wayne, 12 miles
- Lafayette Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fort Wayne, 15 miles
- Ben's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fort Wayne, 15 miles
- North Side Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fort Wayne, 16 miles
- Bass River Outdoors, LLCbait and tackle shop, Columbia City, 16 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Fort Wayne, 256-309 Coliseum Blvd.sporting goods store, Fort Wayne, 17 miles
Indiana towns close to Little River
- Roanoke1 mile
- Huntington8 miles
- Markle8 miles
Other Indiana rivers near the Little River
- Spy Run Creek16 miles
- Saint Marys River19 miles
- Eel River (Allen and Cass Counties)23 miles
- Maumee River25 miles
- Salamonie River26 miles
The counties Little River passes through
- Allen County
- Huntington County
Piscifun gear a Hoosier angler might bring to Little River
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Fish to know on sight at Little River
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Sorting out the Little River before the cooler gets packed
Through which Indiana country does the Little River wind?
Its counties are Allen and Huntington counties, and its mapped point is about 1 mile from Roanoke.
What is the mapped length of the Little River?
The NHD map shows 22 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Can I put a boat in the Little River?
The DNR maps no access site on it; use legal road crossings.
What might bite for a Hoosier angler in the Little River?
No species are named for it in DNR data.
Is there a slot limit on the Little 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
Which Indiana license papers cover the Little River?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
How high is the Little River running?
The live panel shows Little River Near Huntington, IN.
Which listed shop can outfit a Hoosier trip to the Little River?
Stop at Dick's Sporting Goods Fort Wayne, about 12 miles away,.
Is the Little River on a special state list?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
Load the canoe for the Little River
Check the stream rows before you keep a bass.