Fishing in the North-Central Indiana Region

The inlet streams feeding Lake Wawasee offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Lake Wawasee Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Wawasee Inlet, Indiana

The inlet streams feeding Lake Wawasee offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Lake Maxinkuckee (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana

Lake Maxinkuckee offers excellent fishing in the North-Central Indiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Webster Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Webster Lake, Indiana

Webster Lake offers excellent fishing in the North-Central Indiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Lake Wawasee Public Launch →

4. Kankakee River (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Kankakee River, Indiana

Kankakee River offers excellent fishing in the North-Central Indiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake K10, Indiana

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the North-Central Indiana of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Adams Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Adams Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Barbee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Barbee Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Chapman Lake Public Access →

8. Bass Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Bass Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Big Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Bear Lake Public Access →

10. Blue Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Blue Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Bear Lake Public Access →

11. Chain O'Lakes State Park (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Chain O'Lakes State Park, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Clear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Clear Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Clear Lake Public Access →

13. Crooked Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Crooked Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Big Otter Lake Public Access →

14. Dewart Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Dewart Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Lake Wawasee Public Launch →

15. Fish Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Fish Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Hartz Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hartz Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Hoffman Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hoffman Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Pike lake Boat launch →

18. Hudson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hudson Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Glassman Park Kayak Launch →

19. Jimmerson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Jimmerson Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Big Otter Lake Public Access →

20. Knapp Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Knapp Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Lake Wawasee Public Launch →

21. Koontz Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Koontz Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Lake Bruce (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Bruce, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Lake Everett (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Everett, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Covington Lake →

24. Lake James (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake James, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Big Otter Lake Public Access →

25. Lake Manitou (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Manitou, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Lake Papakeechie (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Papakeechie, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Lake Wawasee Public Launch →

27. Lake Shafer (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Shafer, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Lake Tippecanoe (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Tippecanoe, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• ⚠ This water: Black bass: 14 in minimum; walleye 16 in minimum.
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Chapman Lake Public Access →

29. Lake Wawasee (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Wawasee, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Reed's Wawasee Marina →

30. Long Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Long Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Mud Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Mud Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Clear Lake Marina Boat Ramp →

32. Otter Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Otter Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Hogback Lake →

33. Pleasant Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Pleasant Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Salamonie Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Salamonie Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• ⚠ This water: Muskellunge: 36 in minimum.
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Saugany Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Saugany Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Glassman Park Kayak Launch →

36. Shipshewana Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Shipshewana Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Klinger Lake Public Boat Launch →

37. Shoe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Shoe Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Chapman Lake Public Access →

38. Simonton Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Simonton Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Juno Lake Boat Launch →

39. Snow Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Snow Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Big Otter Lake Public Access →

40. South Clear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

South Clear Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Riverfront Park South Boating Access Site →

41. Syracuse Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Syracuse Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

42. Wall Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Wall Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye min 16 in, 2/day.
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Gilead Lake Boat Launch →

43. Waubee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Waubee Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Chapman Lake Public Access →

44. Winona Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Winona Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Pike lake Boat launch →

45. Witmer Lake (Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill)

Witmer Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the North-Central Indiana Region region of Indiana.

• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined
• Bluegill, redear sunfish & other sunfish · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →