Big Blue River
Flows southwest from Henry County past New Castle, Knightstown, Carthage, Morristown and Shelbyville, where the Little Blue joins, to Edinburgh, where it merges with Sugar Creek.
Weather at the Big Blue River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 84 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Northeastern Henry County, Indiana |
| Mouth | Joins Sugar Creek west of Edinburgh, forming the Driftwood River |
| State | Indiana |
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Big Blue River in Indiana, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (39.361, -85.970) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gary's Dam Bait Shop, 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp (39.349, -85.981) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gary's Dam Bait Shop, 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp (39.346, -85.982) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gary's Dam Bait Shop, 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp (39.343, -85.979) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gary's Dam Bait Shop, 0.9 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Gary's Dam Bait Shop No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Big Blue River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey