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Fishing Whitewater River: what the data says
Fast gravel-bottom river from Brookville to the Great Miami. the region's swiftest smallmouth float. The river tops out around 10 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Whitewater River
Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Tailwater riffles (Brookville dam): a rock pile around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Channel Catfish fishing at Whitewater River
Spring channel catfish on Whitewater River hold shallow, usually 3 to 10 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Harrison deep bend: a creek channel around 8 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday |
Common Carp fishing at Whitewater River
Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Lower pool: a deep basin around 8 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday | |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday |
Rock Bass fishing at Whitewater River
Start shallow in spring: rock bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Tailwater riffles (Brookville dam): a rock pile around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around the evening in the warm months. Tie on a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
Notable structure
- Tumlin Lake Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 9 ft
- Harrison deep bend: creek channel, around 8 ft
- Lower pool: deep basin, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 5.6): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 8.7): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 13.7): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 18.7): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 22.7): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 25.9): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Channel swing (mile 7.1): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Current seam (mile 17.1): current seam, around 8 ft
- Channel swing (mile 14.6): creek channel, around 8 ft
- Eddy pocket (mile 27.1): eddy pocket, around 7 ft
Common questions
How deep is Whitewater River?
Whitewater River is about 10 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Whitewater River?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, channel catfish, common carp, rock bass on Whitewater River.
Where is the best fishing spot on Whitewater River?
Tailwater riffles (Brookville dam) is the top-rated area: a rock pile in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Whitewater River?
For smallmouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Brookville Lake · Mollenkramer · Whitewater Lake · Middle Fork Reservoir · Martindale · Decature County Park Lake
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