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Eel River

Indiana, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Eel River is a stream located in Wabash County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Creek chub.

Location

40Β°58β€²37.6β€³N 85Β°49β€²44.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Eel River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Eel River fishing

the Eel River is a stream located in Wabash County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°58β€²37.6β€³N 85Β°49β€²44.4β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Eel River 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Eel River are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 54 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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