Pigeon Creek
Pigeon Creek
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- Access Points
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- Species
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Pigeon Creek flows through southwestern Indiana across Gibson, Warrick, and Vanderburgh Counties before emptying into the Ohio River near Evansville at approximately river mile 793. This approximately 47.5-mile creek originates from eastern and western sources near Princeton and Owensville in Gibson County, with the forks merging southeast of Fort Branch. From there, it flows through Warrick County near Lynnville before turning west through Vanderburgh County to its confluence with the Ohio River. The watershed encompasses 235,000 acres, with the creek draining 323 square miles of land. While historically known for pollution issues, water quality improvements have enhanced fishing opportunities, though caution regarding fish consumption is still warranted. The creek's varied habitat includes deeper pools, runs between riffles, and eddies formed by fallen logs, providing diverse fishing environments throughout its course.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Pigeon Creek and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bigmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Black Buffalo
Ictiobus niger
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
Grass Carp
Grass Pickerel
Esox americanus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Quillback Carpsucker
Carpiodes cyprinus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Sauger
Sander canadensis
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Shortnose Gar
Lepisosteus platostomus
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Smallmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus bubalus
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Bass
Morone mississippiensis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Pigeon Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Pigeon Creek
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Indiana licenses and regulations
Indiana Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Indiana Fishing License
Non-resident youth age 17 or younger are exempt from a fishing license, state migratory waterfowl stamp, and gamebird habitat stamp.
Indiana Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Indiana Stream Access Laws
Public recreation and boating are allowed on all navigable, state-owned waters/riverbeds. That determination, however, can be difficult to ascertain. We recommend consulting a stream roster on indiana.gov
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