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Painter Creek

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Indiana, United States

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 5 lb

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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Striped bass

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General info

Painter Creek is a stream located in Orange County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Largemouth bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

38°26′38.6″N 86°35′35.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Painter 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2
No size limit. No closed season.

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

38°26′38.6″N 86°35′35.8″W
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FAQ about Painter Creek fishing

the Painter Creek is a stream located in Orange County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°26′38.6″N 86°35′35.8″W
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