Muscatatuck River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 729'
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The Muscatatuck River drains over 1,000 square miles of southeastern Indiana and is a major tributary of the East Fork of White River. The river follows a very winding course although the drainage is generally described as a typical dendritic pattern as it flows southwesterly. The river flows through a rather sparsely populated agricultural region and the stream is characteristically a muddy color with mud banks and a silt bottom. The Muscatatuck is "bifurcate" (divided into two main segments) with both forks flowing roughly parallel toward the southwest. The Vernon Fork is the more westerly of the two while the other branch is known as the East Fork of the Muscatatuck. Fishing is generally good for largemouth and smallmouth bass, sunfish, bluegills, rock bass and channel catfish. Wildlife which may be seen includes herons, water snakes, wood ducks, owls, red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks, turkey vultures, kingfishers and many of the typical game species. Trees along the banks are primarily sycamore, willow and box elder with silver maple predominating in the lower reaches. Camping is available at the Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area just south of Vernon and at the Muscatatuck County Park located between Vernon and North Vernon. Hunting and fishing opportunities are of course available at Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area and along the river itself with permission from the owners. Medical assistance and hospitals are located in North Vernon and Seymour.

The Muscatatuck River is a bifurcate river located in south central Indiana. It is a major tributary of the White River, and drains 1000 square miles. At one point it serves as the southern boundary of the main unit of Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. It also goes across the Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area and by Muscatatuck County Park.[1][2]