East Indian Creek Fishing
Wabasha County, designated trout stream.
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Key facts on the East Indian Creek
The DNR maps the East Indian Creek as a creek running through Wabasha County. Roughly 11 miles of channel are mapped. Census points put Kellogg closest, around 6 miles off.
About 11.1 miles are on the DNR designated trout stream layer.
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| Rule | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 10, 2026 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 14, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Closed to fishing | Oct. 16 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 9, 2027 |
On the East Indian Creek, the stamp validation and a single line apply during trout season. It sits in the southeast trout region, with its own season dates.
DNR designated trout stream layer and special regulations layer; 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All trout streams.
Landings on the East Indian Creek
Road crossings and public land are the way onto the East Indian Creek.
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Possession limits on the East Indian Creek
The statewide inland rows are the rule set on the East Indian Creek.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 10, 2026 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 14, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Closed to fishing | Oct. 16 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 9, 2027 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
What sits close to East Indian Creek
Lakes one stop past East Indian Creek
- Lake Goodview18 miles
- Silver Crk Reservoir SR-221 miles
- Bear Creek Reservoir22 miles
- Lake Winona22 miles
Bait shops an easy drive from East Indian Creek
- Wabasha Marina Boatyardmarina, Wabasha, 11 miles
- River Valley Outfitterssporting goods store, Wabasha, 11 miles
- Mississippi Parkside Marinamarina, Wabasha, 11 miles
- Joe's Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Rollingstone, 13 miles
- Minnesota City Boatharbormarina, Winona, 16 miles
Towns to stay in near East Indian Creek
- Kellogg6 miles
- Minneiska7 miles
- Plainview9 miles
- Elba9 miles
More Minnesota streams near the East Indian Creek
- Whitewater River5 miles
- Trout Valley Creek5 miles
- West Indian Creek7 miles
- Whitewater River, North Branch10 miles
East Indian Creek and its counties
Reels and a weigh grip for the East Indian Creek
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Catches common at East Indian Creek
Photo: Eric Engbretson for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: Mike Cline, Public domain
What people ask about the East Indian Creek
Which Minnesota counties does the East Indian Creek cross?
Counties: Wabasha County.
How does the DNR list the East Indian Creek for trout?
The DNR designates roughly 11.1 miles for trout.
Is the East Indian Creek running high today?
USGS has no active gauge tied to it.
Can I paddle a kayak on the East Indian Creek?
No launch on file.
What are the limits on the East Indian Creek?
Nothing beyond statewide limits.
What does a license for the East Indian Creek cost?
Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Where can I buy minnows near the East Indian Creek?
The nearest listing is Wabasha Marina Boatyard, 11 miles off.
Which city is nearest the East Indian Creek?
Kellogg is the closest Census city, around 6 miles.
Which fish bite in the East Indian Creek?
DNR records name rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout.
Drive to the East Indian Creek
Trout rules change by season; read them first.