Tippecanoe River Fishing
This river crosses Carroll County and 9 other counties; NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
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Reading the Tippecanoe River before you wade in
The Tippecanoe River is an Indiana river that runs 160 miles of mapped NHD line in Carroll County and 9 other counties. On state lists it is NRC Outstanding River (2013 list). Gas and ice are closest in Rochester, about 8 miles away.
You can put in at 16 ramps the DNR maps. Its flow and height come from 8 USGS gauges.
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 Tippecanoe River on DNR stream lists
- DesignationNRC Outstanding River (2013 list)
- Reach as listedSource (Lake Tippecanoe) to Norway and from Oakdale Dam to the confluence with Wabash River
- Navigableon the Indiana navigable waterways list
Each line above for the Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River At North Webster, In | 54 cfs, 4.03 ft gage height | Nov 6 10:45 pm |
| Tippecanoe River At Oswego, In | 66 cfs, 5.52 ft gage height | Nov 6 10:45 pm |
| Tippecanoe River Near Ora, In | 535 cfs, 6.51 ft gage height | Nov 6 10:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 6, 2026 11:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Treat the live the Tippecanoe River numbers as provisional.
Stage readings along the Tippecanoe River
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River at Buffalo | 7.62 ft | 0.804 kcfs | not defined | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| Tippecanoe River near Delphi | 2.45 ft | 0.801 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| Tippecanoe River at Oakdale Dam | 0.823 kcfs | 7.8 ft | no flooding | 2026-11-05 20:00:00 UTC |
| Tippecanoe River at North Webster | 4.11 ft | 0.075 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:45:00 UTC |
| Tippecanoe River at Norway Dam | 0.826 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.
What swims in the Tippecanoe River, per the DNR
DNR sources, not anglers, named these fish in the Tippecanoe River.
- DNR fish survey report 2017 (PDF)
- DNR fish survey report 2017 (PDF)
- DNR fish survey report 2017 (PDF)
- DNR fish survey report 2017 (PDF)
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.
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| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubbeenaubbee Public Access Site on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | boat ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North |
| Germany Bridge boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | boat ramp, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North/ Fulton Co. Parks Dept. |
| Haschell Bridge boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Menominee PFA boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | gravel ramp, no fee recorded | Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Mollenhour boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Monterey Town Park on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | boat ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded | Town of Monterey |
| Monticello boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North/ City of Monticello |
| Oakdale Dam boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded | Jefferson Twp. Conservation Club |
| Old Tip Town boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Pond 'N River boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | boat ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded | Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Pulaski boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Talma boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North |
| Tippecanoe River – TSRP Otter Bend boat ramp | boat ramp | gravel ramp, restrooms, no fee recorded | Tippecanoe River State Park |
| Tippecanoe River State Park | boat ramp | boat ramp, restrooms, fee: Entry Fee | Tippecanoe River State Park |
| Winamac – South boat ramp on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, no fee recorded | Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area |
| Winamac City Park on Tippecanoe River | boat ramp | concrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North/ Town of Winamac |
| Norway Dam PFA shore access on Tippecanoe River | fishing pier | gravel ramp, fishing pier, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North |
| Tippecanoe River – Picnic Area/Nature Center | shore access | restrooms, no fee recorded | Tippecanoe River State Park |
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.
Fish the DNR released into the Tippecanoe River
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.3 |
| 2025 | May | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.39 |
| 2024 | May | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.43 |
| 2023 | May | Walleye | 22,004 | 1.36 |
| 2022 | Multiple | Walleye | 25,633 | 1.55 |
| 2021 | September | Sauger | 424 | 4.0 |
| 2020 | May | Sauger | 47,530 | 1.35 |
| 2019 | June | Walleye | 19,751 | 2.29 |
| 2019 | Multiple | Sauger | 329,751 | 0.27 |
| 2017 | June | Walleye | 25,073 | 1.45 |
| 2016 | June | Sauger | 15,754 | 1.53 |
| 2016 | June | Walleye | 31,337 | 1.32 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Bag counts and inch rules on the Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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.
DNR record weights pulled from the Tippecanoe River
| Species | Weight as printed | Year | Water as listed | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 22 lb. 2 oz. | 2005 | Tippecanoe River | Carroll |
| Walleye | 14 lb. 4 oz. | 1977 | Tippecanoe River | Pulaski |
| Sauger | 6 lb. 1 oz. | 1983 | Tippecanoe River | Carroll |
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.
Five streams close to the Tippecanoe River
The closest stream page to the Tippecanoe River is Mill Creek (Fulton County), about 6 miles away.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River | this stream | 160 | 8 | 16 |
| Mill Creek (Fulton County) | 6 miles east | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow River | 13 miles northwest | 57 | 4 | 1 |
| Eel River (Allen and Cass Counties) | 28 miles east | 89 | 2 | 7 |
| Potato Creek | 30 miles north | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Kankakee River | 32 miles west | 74 | 5 | 10 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
A Hoosier back-road drive from Tippecanoe River
Other lakes a county or two from Tippecanoe River
- Lake Maxinkuckee7 miles
- Bruce Lake7 miles
- Langenbaum Lake9 miles
- Lake Manitou9 miles
Grab bait on the way into Tippecanoe River
- Cy's Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Rochester, 7 miles
- Maxinkuckee Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Culver, 7 miles
- Culver's Portside Marina, 1430 E 9th Stmarina, Rochester, 8 miles
- Culver's Portside Marina, 514 W Mill Stmarina, Culver, 9 miles
- Jeff's PWC And Marinemarina, Culver, 9 miles
- Malones Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Macy, 13 miles
Guided Indiana trips on Tippecanoe River
- Dixon Guide Servicefishing guide, (317) 908-8984
- Mike's Fly Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, (219) 765-3860
- Ripple Guide Servicefishing guide, (574) 993-7453
- Smallmouth Pursuit Guide Cofishing guide, (765) 366-7796
- Sugar Creek Anglersfishing guide, (765) 401-6034
- Sweet Creek Smallmouthfishing guide, (765) 366-0407
- Two Forks Guide Service, LLCfishing guide, (317) 223-6590
Indiana towns close to Tippecanoe River
- Rochester8 miles
- Culver9 miles
- Argos9 miles
Other Indiana rivers near the Tippecanoe River
- Mill Creek (Fulton County)6 miles
- Yellow River13 miles
- Eel River (Allen and Cass Counties)28 miles
- Potato Creek30 miles
- Kankakee River32 miles
The counties Tippecanoe River passes through
- Carroll County
- Fulton County
- Kosciusko County
- Marshall County
- Noble County
- Pulaski County
- Starke County
- Tippecanoe County
- White County
- Whitley County
Piscifun gear a Hoosier angler might bring to Tippecanoe River
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Fish to know on sight at Tippecanoe River
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Sorting out the Tippecanoe River before the cooler gets packed
Through which Indiana country does the Tippecanoe River wind?
Its counties are Carroll County and 9 other counties, and its mapped point is about 8 miles from Rochester.
What is the mapped length of the Tippecanoe River?
The NHD map shows 160 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Can I put a boat in the Tippecanoe River?
The DNR maps 18 access sites; Aubbeenaubbee Public Access Site on Tippecanoe River is one.
What might bite for a Hoosier angler in the Tippecanoe River?
Look for bluegill, common carp, catfish, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, northern pike and redear sunfish.
Is there a slot limit on the Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe River?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
How high is the Tippecanoe River running?
The live panel shows Tippecanoe River at North Webster, IN.
Which listed shop can outfit a Hoosier trip to the Tippecanoe River?
Stop at Cy's Tackle Shop, about 7 miles away,.
Is the Tippecanoe River on a special state list?
State lists name it: NRC Outstanding River (2013 list).
Which Indiana record entry names the Tippecanoe River?
Hybrid Striped Bass, 22 lb. 2 oz. (2005), appears on the DNR record list; angler names are not printed here.
Load the canoe for the Tippecanoe River
Check the stream rows before you keep a bass.