West Fork Little Wildcat Creek

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Indiana, United States

3.7·4 catches

Logged catches

3.7

Top fish species at West Fork Little Wildcat Creek

Common carp

White crappie

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Fishing regulations at West Fork Little Wildcat 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Common carp

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters

Additional information

No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.A bow and arrow or crossbow can be used year-round at any time of day to take Asian carp, bowfin, buffalo fish, common carp, gar, shad, and suckers from streams, rivers, and non-flowing waters (including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs). A fishing license is required to use a bow and arrow or crossbow as fishing equipment. Bowfin, buffalo fish, carp, gar, shad, and sucker from Lake Michigan can be taken with a bow and arrow. A gig, fish spear, speargun, or underwater spear can be used year-round at any time of day to take Asian carp, bowfin, buffalo fish, common carp, gar, shad, and suckers from non-flowing waters (including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs) and the following large rivers: Kankakee River, upstream to the SR 55 bridge Maumee River, upstream to the Anthony Boulevard bridge in Fort Wayne St. Joseph River, upstream from Twin Branch Dam in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties Tippecanoe River, upstream to one-half mile below its confluence with Big Creek in Carroll County. Fish spears and fish gigs cannot be used in, on, or adjacent to Tippecanoe River from a half-mile below its juncture with Big Creek in Carroll County upstream to the Oakdale Dam. Wabash River, upstream to SR 13 in Wabash White River, upstream from the Wabash River to the junction of East and West forks White River/East Fork, upstream to the dam at the south edge of Columbus White River/West Fork, upstream to the dam below Harding Street in Indianapolis

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Cyprinus carpio

Season open: year-round

White crappie

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters

Bag limit25

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 limit25

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

Additional information

No size limit. No closed season.Exceptions: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayOn Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayOn Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayAt Dogwood Lake (Davies County) and Hardy Lake (Scott County): 9-inch minimum size

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Pomoxis annularis

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about West Fork Little Wildcat Creek fishing

📍 Where is the West Fork Little Wildcat Creek located?

the West Fork Little Wildcat Creek is a stream located in Howard County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Tipton County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:

40°24′16.2″N 86°09′13.6″W

🎣 Where on the West Fork Little Wildcat Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the West Fork Little Wildcat 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 West Fork Little Wildcat Creek?

The most common species in the West Fork Little Wildcat Creek are:

Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
White crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest West Fork Little Wildcat Creek fishing reports?

The latest West Fork Little Wildcat Creek fishing reports are:

@madouxcahue reported a nice Common carp.
@SilvPhoen reported a nice White crappie.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the West Fork Little Wildcat 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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West Fork Little Wildcat Creek

Top fish species at West Fork Little Wildcat Creek