White River
White River
- Boat Ramps
- 30
- Access Points
- 39
- Species
- 53
The White River in Indiana stands as one of the state's premier fishing destinations, flowing through central and southern Indiana with two main branches - the East Fork and West Fork White River. This significant watershed drains 11,350 square miles, representing the largest watershed contained entirely within Indiana, and supports approximately 30% of Indiana's population including Indianapolis, Anderson, Muncie, Noblesville, Fishers, and Carmel. The river system features diverse habitats from headwaters to wider sections, offering anglers a variety of fishing experiences. With improved water quality over recent decades, the White River has become a thriving ecosystem supporting numerous fish species and providing excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at White River and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bigmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Black Buffalo
Ictiobus niger
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Black Redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Blue Sucker
Cycleptus elongatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
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
Highfin Carpsucker
Carpiodes velifer
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
Quillback Carpsucker
Carpiodes cyprinus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Redfin Pickerel
Esox americanus americanus
River Carpsucker
Carpiodes carpio
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Sauger
Sander canadensis
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Shortnose Gar
Lepisosteus platostomus
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
Skipjack Herring
Alosa chrysochloris
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on White River. 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.
116th Street Bridge Fishing Access
McCulloch Park Access
Potter's Bridge Park Fishing Access
Bicentennial Overlook Access
Riverview Park Access
Westend Overlook Access
Town Run Trail Park Access
White River Wapahani Trail New York Street Access
Westside Park Access
Know where you can legally fish on White River
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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Fishing spots
- Mounds State Park Boat Ramp
- Morrows Meadows Park Boat Ramp
- Derby Downs Park Boat Ramp
- White River Campground Boat Ramp
- Rocky Ripple Public Access to White River
- Noblesville Boat Ramp
- Gosport Boat Ramp
- Hazel Dell Landing Boat Ramp
- Indianapolis Arts Center Boat Ramp
- 116th Street Boat Ramp
- White River-Riverside Park Boat Ramp
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