Steelhead fishing Indiana question?

Field King · 02-15-2009

Anyone on Ingo ever fish Trail Creek in northern Indiana for the Salmon run in early spring, I am interested in bank fishing, what area and good access for the foot fisherman? I have never been there, I want to go in March, any info. and tips on how to catch will be appreciated!

Chefcook · 02-15-2009

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Originally Posted by Field King

Anyone on Ingo ever fish Trail Creek in northern Indiana for the Salmon run in early spring, I am interested in bank fishing, what area and good access for the foot fisherman? I have never been there, I want to go in March, any info. and tips on how to catch will be appreciated!

I have heard about this but I have never been. I would also love to hear more about this...

redfireman1969 · 02-15-2009

wow ive went there in the fall for the salmon run lol didnt know they ran i n the spring i went up 421 to i think it was 20 and took it right towards south bend you will cross trail creek and go left its called the y if you go farther north you will cross it where it comes out of the lake there are several spots down the creek to fish i always thought the trout were the fish that spawned in the spring dont know just went for salmon hope this helps you

Chefcook · 02-15-2009

Here Guy's I found this...

Indiana Fishing - Salmon Fishing in IN

6birds · 02-19-2009

If you are around Indianapolis, try Wildcatcreekoutfitters.com or Flymasters.com, both groups have the gear and guides to get you started, terrific guys at both stores, or try any Fly Fishing store near you if ou're not from Indy. They will open up a map and show you the spots anytime, they just want to help. PM me if you need more info on where we go.

roughthumbs · 02-19-2009

The hwy 20 access is ok but it gets pounded pretty hard. The early salmon run is coho's only. You are better off fishing the mouth of the creek which is next to the DNR station, or going out on the the breakwall. The easiest way to find this area is look for the BIG nipsco smoking tower. There are a lot of fish around these areas. Make sure you have a long handled net. The fish will average about 3 pounds. There will be a good number of steelhead mixed in with them that will be up to 20 pounds. My favorite meathod this time of year is to throw a couple lines out with slip bobbers set at 5' with night crawlers or small salad shrimp. I use 6# flourocarbon for live bait fishing or 10# for hardbaits. Small orange spoons and rattletraps also work well. Another creek spot would be an area called friendship gardens. It has a lot of deep holes and undercuts.

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Field King Marksman Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 486	Steelhead fishing Indiana question? Anyone on Ingo ever fish Trail Creek in northern Indiana for the Salmon run in early spring, I am interested in bank fishing, what area and good access for the foot fisherman? I have never been there, I want to go in March, any info. and tips on how to catch will be appreciated! __________________ "YOU KNOW THE LEGENDS" "I KNOW THE FACTS" "HELL MAN, I WAS THERE"

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02-15-2009	#3 (permalink)
redfireman1969 Plinker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indpls Posts: 69	wow ive went there in the fall for the salmon run lol didnt know they ran i n the spring i went up 421 to i think it was 20 and took it right towards south bend you will cross trail creek and go left its called the y if you go farther north you will cross it where it comes out of the lake there are several spots down the creek to fish i always thought the trout were the fish that spawned in the spring dont know just went for salmon hope this helps you

02-19-2009	#5 (permalink)
6birds Sharpshooter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fishers Posts: 899	If you are around Indianapolis, try Wildcatcreekoutfitters.com or Flymasters.com, both groups have the gear and guides to get you started, terrific guys at both stores, or try any Fly Fishing store near you if ou're not from Indy. They will open up a map and show you the spots anytime, they just want to help. PM me if you need more info on where we go.

02-19-2009	#6 (permalink)
roughthumbs Plinker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 82	The hwy 20 access is ok but it gets pounded pretty hard. The early salmon run is coho's only. You are better off fishing the mouth of the creek which is next to the DNR station, or going out on the the breakwall. The easiest way to find this area is look for the BIG nipsco smoking tower. There are a lot of fish around these areas. Make sure you have a long handled net. The fish will average about 3 pounds. There will be a good number of steelhead mixed in with them that will be up to 20 pounds. My favorite meathod this time of year is to throw a couple lines out with slip bobbers set at 5' with night crawlers or small salad shrimp. I use 6# flourocarbon for live bait fishing or 10# for hardbaits. Small orange spoons and rattletraps also work well. Another creek spot would be an area called friendship gardens. It has a lot of deep holes and undercuts.