Turkey Creek (LaGrange County)
creek in Indiana
Turkey Creek in LaGrange County is a charming, lesser-known creek that provides good fly fishing for smallmouth bass and various panfish. Its clear water and natural structure make it an enjoyable stream for wading. While not a dedicated trout stream, its cooler sections can sometimes hold surprises. It offers a more intimate fly fishing experience.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are anticipated
- 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are anticipated, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 02Midges remain a consistent food source and are always worth imitating in colder water.
- 03October Caddis activity can be sporadic but may draw aggressive strikes from larger fish.
- 04Predatory fish like trout and bass will be keying into baitfish and leech imitations.
- 05Subsurface presentations will be most effective given the cooler water temperatures.
Past reports week by week
5 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, especially in colder fall water for trout, panfish, and bass.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is an egg season for trout, and these patterns can be very effective for trout below spawning areas, as well as opportunistic panfish.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Fall is prime time for Blue-Winged Olive hatches, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout, panfish, and bass feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonScud
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent year-round food source, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation, making them effective for a wide range of species in fall.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and highly versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory trout, bass, and opportunistic panfish in colder fall waters.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
A versatile mayfly nymph imitation, particularly effective during fall BWO periods and for general subsurface feeding by trout, panfish, and bass.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
Fall brings the largest caddis hatch in many regions, and this pattern can draw aggressive strikes from trout, bass, and larger panfish looking for a substantial meal.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects active in the currents year-round, making it effective in fall for diverse species.
Where to fish and who to ask
County Road 300 S Bridge
A convenient bridge access point for wading into productive stretches of Turkey Creek.
DNR Access Site (near LaGrange)
Provides public access to Turkey Creek, suitable for wading and targeting smallmouth and panfish.
State Road 3 Access
Offers additional roadside access points along State Road 3 for exploring Turkey Creek's smallmouth habitat.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Turkey Creek (LaGrange County).
What flies work best on Turkey Creek (LaGrange County)?
Our top scored fly patterns for Turkey Creek (LaGrange County) right now are Mother's Day Caddis (80% confidence), Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence), Elk Hair Caddis (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Turkey Creek (LaGrange County)?
Turkey Creek (LaGrange County) holds Panfish, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Turkey Creek (LaGrange County) fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Turkey Creek (LaGrange County) each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.