Indiana
White River at Indianapolis
Location Snapshot
White River at Indianapolis is an urban Indiana mainstem reach with a mixed warmwater river fishery. The principal supported target is smallmouth bass, with largemouth bass, channel catfish, and flathead catfish adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Good · 84
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within a broad fishable range.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 482 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.79 ft
- Water Temperature
- 61.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 8:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03353000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 70°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 73°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed, regulated-flow fishery on the White River at Indianapolis, along with channel catfish and largemouth bass.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at White River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Marion, Indiana
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Marion
Management Category
Inland warmwater river
Regulation Scope
White River at Indianapolis.
Regulation Summary
White River at Indianapolis: Indiana inland fishing regulations on the West Fork / Indianapolis reach. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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