Wabash River
River · Indiana
Indiana's longest river — catfish, white bass, walleye, smallmouth
The Wabash River is Indiana's longest river — 503 miles total, with approximately 411 miles flowing through Indiana before forming the state's border with Illinois. The Wabash supports one of the most diverse fisheries in the Midwest. Trophy flathead catfish (50+ lbs), blue catfish (60+ lbs), and channel catfish are caught year-round. Spring brings legendary white bass runs into the tributaries. Smallmouth bass thrive in the rocky, riffle-and-pool sections, especially upstream of Lafayette. Walleye and sauger fishing is excellent at the lock-and-dam tailwaters during cold months. Public access is plentiful — ramps in Lafayette, Logansport, Wabash, Peru, Terre Haute, Vincennes, and many county-maintained sites along the entire length.
Access Points & Ramps
Public ramps, marinas, and shore-fishing access maintained by Indiana DNR, Army Corps, or local agencies.
Davis Ferry Park Ramp
Boat ramp
Lafayette, IN
Granville Bridge Ramp
Boat ramp
Lafayette, IN
Logansport Riverside Park
Boat ramp, shore fishing
Logansport, IN
Wabash Park Ramp
Boat ramp
Wabash, IN
Fairbanks Park
Boat ramp, shore fishing
Terre Haute, IN
Vincennes Riverfront
Boat ramp, shore fishing
Vincennes, IN
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 12 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Big Fish-N-Campground
Lafayette, IN
★ 4.1Geneo's Hunting And Fishing
Lafayette, IN
★ 4.6Soremouth Tackle
Kokomo, IN
★ 4.7Twin Lakes Fish & Game
Monticello, IN
★ 4.8Beautiful Bud's Sports & Bait - South Blvd. Sports
Crawfordsville, IN
★ 4.6Breezy Hill Bait & Tackle
Monticello, IN
★ 4.7Dale Hardy Supplies
Logansport, IN
★ 4.7Doyle’s Bait & Tackle
Lebanon, IN
★ 4.9Nearby Marinas
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Wabash River. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Wabash River
(317) 691-7388
765-499-1859
(812) 870-8359
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Plan Your Trip to Wabash River
- Weather forecast for Wabash River — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 40.4173°N, 86.8753°W — Get Directions
- Check the latest DNR fishing report for current conditions
- Review Indiana fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- An Indiana fishing license is required for ages 18+ — buy online at IN.gov
Data sourced from Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Last verified: April 26, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.