About
Clear Creek Fisheries in Martinsville, Indiana isn't your typical fish store — it's a multi-generational family fishery that has been raising and selling pond and lake fish since the mid-20th century, with some customers tracing their relationship back to the 1970s. Tucked away on what feels like rural Indiana farmland, this is the go-to operation for anyone looking to stock a pond, farm lake, or private waterway with healthy, locally raised freshwater fish. The inventory reads like a pond owner's wish list: channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, red ear sunfish, grass carp, flathead catfish, fathead minnows, and koi.
Orders can scale from a handful of koi for a backyard water feature to 200 largemouth bass for a full lake restocking. One customer picked up 150 channel cats and lost only eight — an impressive survival rate that speaks to the health of the fish leaving the facility. Another bought bluegill, bass, and catfish to rehabilitate a neglected pond, and within a year had clear water and thriving populations.
Eric, a staff member frequently mentioned by name, stands out for his willingness to answer questions, walk first-time pond owners through stocking plans, and provide honest recommendations on species ratios and pond management. The fishery offers same-day delivery for local orders, and customers consistently praise the call-ahead pickup process — phone in your order, show up, and your fish are bagged, oxygenated, and ready to go. The atmosphere is distinctly country.
Don't expect a polished retail showroom; expect a working fishery where the knowledge runs deep and the people are genuine. One reviewer fondly recalled hauling fish home in a cattle water tank with a jury-rigged aerator decades ago. That hands-on, practical spirit still defines the place.
For pond owners across central Indiana, Clear Creek Fisheries is an institution — the kind of family business that earns loyalty measured not in visits but in decades.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned fishery with roots dating back to the 1970s
- Stocks channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, grass carp, flathead catfish, koi, and fathead minnows
- Same-day delivery available for local pond and lake stocking
- Knowledgeable staff led by Eric who provides personalized pond stocking consultations
- Scalable orders from small koi purchases to 200+ fish for full lake restocking
From keepers
Customer reviews
“So good to work with very good prices and a big selection, you love all the choices you have.”
— Tim Fitzgerald5.07 months ago“Staff is extremely friendly great prices”
— Beau McHaffey5.07 months ago“I just bought 70 baby catfish for a lake. They had them all ready for me when I arrived and the lady in the office was very polite and helpful.”
— Jdeck 9725.07 months ago“They had just what I needed. The gentleman that helped us was friendly & helpful. We would definitely come again.”
— Regina Miller5.08 months ago“Awesome place! I got some Koi for my pond and all I can say is, WOW! Great selection and great prices. Edit. Prices went way up! Unfortunately I won't be back”
— Brandon Harmon1.0Edited 9 months ago“Great place to stock your lake. Nice healthy fish. Nice folks to deal with.”
— John Thacker5.09 months ago“Good customer service and knowledgeable about fish definitely going back.”
— TheMad Rooster5.09 months ago“Awesome place. Great staff and very friendly. They were great help for first time fish buyers for a stock pond.”
— Spencer McKinney5.09 months ago“Great place to buy live fish. Always friendly staff whenever I go to pick them up. I always call ahead before running over.”
— steve wray5.0a year ago“Great guys. Very friendly and helpful.”
— James Bandy5.0a year ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (765) 342-2973 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Clear Creek Fisheries, LLC.