Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) Fishing
Indiana creek fishing in LaGrange and Steuben counties; DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
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First Indiana notes on Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
Across LaGrange and Steuben counties, Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) shows 15 miles of mapped NHD line. Indiana names it as DNR put-and-take salmonid stream. Ashley is some 9 miles off, the closest town.
It has 2 USGS gauges reporting.
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 Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- DesignationDNR put-and-take salmonid stream
Nothing above about Turkey Creek (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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| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek At Joliet St At Schererville, In | 3.69 ft gage height | Nov 7 12:15 am |
| Turkey Creek At 61st Av At Merrillville, In | 5.67 ft gage height | Nov 7 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 7, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS posts Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) values live, subject to review.
Dam pool and tailwater stages on Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
| NWS gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek (IN) at Merrillville | 5.64 ft | – | no flooding | 2026-11-05 19:15:00 UTC |
| Turkey Creek (IN) at Schererville | 3.65 ft | – | 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.
Species the Indiana DNR lists for Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
Species for Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) come from DNR layers and tables only.
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.
Concrete and gravel slopes into Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
No ramp or shore site on Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) appears on the DNR layer.
Backup launches when Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) lot fills
- Big Turkey Lake boat rampBig Turkey Lake, under a mile
- Little Turkey Lake boat ramp (west)Little Turkey Lake, under a mile
- Big Long Lake boat rampBig Long Lake, 2 miles
- Pretty Lake boat rampPretty Lake, 3 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 Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 11.16 |
| 2025 | April | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.4 |
| 2024 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.21 |
| 2023 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 10.91 |
| 2022 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 10.5 |
| 2021 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 10.73 |
| 2020 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 11.0 |
| 2019 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.34 |
| 2018 | May | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 575 | 10.93 |
| 2016 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 11.25 |
| 2015 | Multiple | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10.25 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Planned trout releases on Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
| Season | Water as printed | Location | Planned number | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening day streams, north | Turkey Creek | 600 | Rainbow Trout | |
| Second weekend after opening day | Turkey Creek | CR 150 North | 200 | Rainbow Trout |
| Memorial Day weekend | Turkey Creek | CR 150 North | 200 | Rainbow Trout |
Trout numbers for Turkey Creek (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 Turkey Creek (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 Turkey Creek (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. |
Special rules for Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
| Water as printed | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek (LaGrange) | Trout | Closed April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) on the stocked section while DNR completes trout stockings |
Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
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 Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) against nearby streams
Nearest to Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) in this table: Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties), some 7 miles out.
| Stream | Distance | Mapped NHD miles in IN | USGS gauges | DNR ramps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | this stream | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Pigeon Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | 7 miles east | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Fawn River (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) | 11 miles north | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pigeon River | 15 miles northwest | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Fawn River (LaGrange County) | 18 miles northwest | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fish Creek (DeKalb and Steuben Counties) | 19 miles east | 21 | 1 | 0 |
USGS NHD and gauges, Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites; read November 5, 2026.
Near Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
Nearby water to fish after Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- Little Turkey Lakeunder a mile
- Big Turkey Lakeunder a mile
- Henry Lake2 miles
- Pretty Lake (LaGrange County)2 miles
Hoosier tackle stops handy to Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- Angler Enterprises Incfly shop, Hudson, 4 miles
- Country Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wolcottville, 9 miles
- Marina Giftsmarina, Angola, 10 miles
- Diamond Marine Servicesmarina, Angola, 11 miles
- Clausen's Boat Housemarina, Angola, 11 miles
- Corner Landingbait and tackle shop, Angola, 11 miles
Home bases for anglers fishing Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
- Ashley9 miles
- Wolcottville9 miles
- Kendallville10 miles
Moving water past Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) drainage
Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties), broken out by Indiana county
- LaGrange County
- Steuben County
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Hardwood shorelines around Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) through a lens
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Things Indiana anglers ask about Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)
What part of Indiana does Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) drain?
Look in LaGrange and Steuben counties, and its mapped point is about 9 miles from Ashley.
How far does Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) run?
The NHD map shows 15 miles of line in Indiana; that is a mapping figure, not a DNR survey.
Where is public access on Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
The DNR lists no access for it.
Are there smallmouth in Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
The DNR list starts with rainbow trout and brown trout.
What is the bass rule on Turkey Creek (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 Turkey Creek (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 Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
Check Turkey Creek at Joliet St at Schererville, IN in the flow band.
Where do Hoosiers fishing Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) stock up on hooks?
Angler Enterprises Inc, about 4 miles away, is first on our list.
How does the state list Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties)?
State lists name it: DNR put-and-take salmonid stream.
Put Turkey Creek (LaGrange and Steuben Counties) on the calendar
River limits and fees are on the Indiana license page.