Indiana · Marion / Hamilton / Morgan Co.

White River

Marion / Hamilton / Morgan Co. · 362 mi · Class I
Optimal: 400–3000 CFS · USGS #03353000
Water temp: 68°F
2,400 avg
522CFS
3.66 ft gauge height
Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 2,400 cfsHist. median: 2,160 cfsUSGS #03353000
Indiana DNR Stocked Muskellunge Water · Indianapolis White River State Park

The White River flows 362 miles through central and southern Indiana — including the heart of Indianapolis — before joining the Wabash near the Illinois line. The river has two major forks (West Fork through Indianapolis and East Fork through Columbus) that merge near Petersburg. The White produces one of the most consistent smallmouth bass fisheries in the Midwest, plus walleye, catfish, and a growing muskellunge population from recent DNR stocking. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Park System operates over 15 river access points within the city, making the White one of the most accessible urban smallmouth bass fisheries in America.

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