Indiana has over 1,000 lakes — 1,466 named lakes per official catalogs — plus 45 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and the Ohio River border. From Monroe Lake's bass to the Kankakee River's pike, the Hoosier State offers diverse fishing year-round.
Fishing Regulations
- Possession limit is two times the daily bag limit (does not apply to fish processed and stored at primary residence).
- Max 3 poles or hand lines at a time; each line max 3 hooks or lures.
- Snagging is illegal from public waters; all paddlefish caught with sport gear must be released.
- Endangered species (cisco, lake sturgeon, bantam sunfish, etc.) may not be taken.
- Exotic species (bighead/silver carp, round goby, snakehead, etc.) must be killed immediately if caught.
- Limb lines: max 10, tagged; trot lines: max 1 with 50 hooks.
10 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Central Indiana & Indianapolis Region
Eagle Creek Inlet, Geist Reservoir, Morse Reservoir, White River
40 spots
North-Central Indiana Region
Lake Wawasee Inlet, Lake Maxinkuckee, Webster Lake, Kankakee River
45 spots
Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region
Lake Michigan Inlet, Indiana Dunes, Michigan City, Lake J9
40 spots
South-Central Indiana Region
Monroe Lake Inlet, Lake Lemon, Patoka Lake, Brookville Lake
40 spots
Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region
Ohio River Inlet, Blue River, Hoosier National Forest, Lake J9
40 spots
Get CatchTales
Ready to start bragging? Download the app and hit the water.