South Fork Wildcat Creek Fishing
This creek crosses Clinton and Tippecanoe counties; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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Reading the South Fork Wildcat Creek before you wade in
The South Fork Wildcat Creek is an Indiana creek that runs 44 miles of mapped NHD line in Clinton and Tippecanoe counties. On state lists it is NRC Outstanding River (2013 list). Gas and ice are closest in Mulberry, about 4 miles 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 South Fork Wildcat Creek on DNR stream lists
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- Reach as listedU.S. 421 to confluence with Wildcat Creek Fork
Each line above for the South Fork Wildcat Creek 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 South Fork Wildcat Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Wildcat Creek Near Lafayette, In | 57 cfs, 2.69 ft gage height | Nov 6 11:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 7, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Treat the live the South Fork Wildcat Creek numbers as provisional.
Stage readings along the South Fork Wildcat Creek
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Wildcat Creek near Lafayette | 2.83 ft | 0.0825 kcfs | no flooding | 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.
Reaching the South Fork Wildcat Creek
You will not find the South Fork Wildcat Creek on the DNR access layer.
More DNR launches that reach South Fork Wildcat Creek
- Wildcat Creek AccessWildcat Creek, 10 miles
- Eller Pond Wetland Conservation AreaEller Pond, 13 miles
- Bicentennial Nature Park Big PondBicentennial Nature Park Big Pond, 16 miles
- Mascouten Park on Wabash RiverWabash River, 17 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 South Fork Wildcat 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 |
River and stream rows apply to the South Fork Wildcat Creek 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 South Fork Wildcat Creek is Middle Fork Wildcat Creek, about 8 miles away.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Wildcat Creek | this stream | 44 | 1 | 0 |
| Middle Fork Wildcat Creek | 8 miles north | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Wildcat Creek | 17 miles northeast | 83 | 4 | 2 |
| Sugar Creek (Boone and Clinton Counties) | 20 miles southwest | 88 | 2 | 1 |
| Little Pine Creek (Tippecanoe and Warren Counties) | 26 miles west | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagle Creek (Boone and Hamilton Counties) | 33 miles southeast | 36 | 6 | 1 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
A Hoosier back-road drive from South Fork Wildcat Creek
Other lakes a county or two from South Fork Wildcat Creek
- Eller Pond13 miles
- Munger Park Pond15 miles
- Armstrong Park Pond15 miles
- Bicentennial Nature Park Little Pond16 miles
Grab bait on the way into South Fork Wildcat Creek
- Dick's Sporting Goods Lafayettesporting goods store, Lafayette, 14 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lafayettesporting goods store, Lafayette, 14 miles
- Geneos Hunting Fishing & deer processing live baitbait and tackle shop, Lafayette, 16 miles
- Treasures In the Woods live bait, tackle and deer processingbait and tackle shop, Delphi, 19 miles
Indiana towns close to South Fork Wildcat Creek
- Mulberry4 miles
- Frankfort5 miles
- Rossville7 miles
Other Indiana rivers near the South Fork Wildcat Creek
The counties South Fork Wildcat Creek passes through
- Clinton County
- Tippecanoe County
Piscifun gear a Hoosier angler might bring to South Fork Wildcat Creek
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Fish to know on sight at South Fork Wildcat Creek
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Sorting out the South Fork Wildcat Creek before the cooler gets packed
Through which Indiana country does the South Fork Wildcat Creek wind?
Its counties are Clinton and Tippecanoe counties, and its mapped point is about 4 miles from Mulberry.
What is the mapped length of the South Fork Wildcat Creek?
The NHD map shows 44 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Can I put a boat in the South Fork Wildcat Creek?
The DNR maps no access site on it; use legal road crossings.
What might bite for a Hoosier angler in the South Fork Wildcat Creek?
No species are named for it in DNR data.
Is there a slot limit on the South Fork Wildcat 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
Which Indiana license papers cover the South Fork Wildcat Creek?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
How high is the South Fork Wildcat Creek running?
The live panel shows South Fork Wildcat Creek Near Lafayette, IN.
Which listed shop can outfit a Hoosier trip to the South Fork Wildcat Creek?
Stop at Dick's Sporting Goods Lafayette, about 14 miles away,.
Is the South Fork Wildcat Creek on a special state list?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
Load the canoe for the South Fork Wildcat Creek
Check the stream rows before you keep a bass.