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Silver Creek

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Indiana, United States

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Freshwater drum

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Blue catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Redbreast sunfish

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General info

Silver Creek is a stream located in Wabash County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Huntington County, Indiana. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Flathead catfish, and Freshwater drum.

Location

40°54′13.4″N 85°39′58.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Silver Creek, IN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Indiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
Blue catfish regulations for streams are as follows: daily bag limit = unlimited
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
Season open: year-round
Flathead catfish

Flathead catfish

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 35

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
These regulations are for flathead catfish in lakes and reservoirs. Exceptions: Turtle Creek Reservoir: no bag limit for catfishOn Fidler Pond in Elkhart County: daily bag limit = 5 flathead catfishOn Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County: daily bag limit = 5 flathead catfishOn Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County: daily bag limit = 5 flathead catfish Flathead catfish regulations for streams are as follows: minimum size = 13-inches total length;daily bag limit = no more than one flathead catfish 35 inches or longer may be kept. 
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Pylodictis olivaris
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Cities nearby

Bippus

3.6 miles away

Lagro

5.5 miles away

Huntington

8.5 miles away

North Manchester

9.0 miles away

Laketon

10.5 miles away

Wabash

11.0 miles away

Mount Etna

12.5 miles away

South Whitley

12.6 miles away

Roann

13.5 miles away

Sidney

14.5 miles away

Laud

15.0 miles away

La Fontaine

16.1 miles away

Silver Lake

16.7 miles away

Markle

17.8 miles away

Chili

19.1 miles away

Claypool

19.3 miles away

Warren

19.5 miles away

Columbia City

20.1 miles away

Zanesville

20.1 miles away

Pierceton

20.5 miles away

Landess

20.9 miles away

Akron

20.9 miles away

Coesse

21.0 miles away

Arcola

23.8 miles away

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FAQ about Silver Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Silver Creek located?
the Silver Creek is a stream located in Wabash County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Huntington County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:
40°54′13.4″N 85°39′58.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Silver Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Silver Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Silver Creek?
The most common species in the Silver Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Silver Creek fishing reports?
The latest Silver Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Silver Creek?

Fishing in Indiana requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online and at licensed vendors.

In Indiana, no fishing license is required for anglers under 18. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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