Fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region
Explore fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region of Indiana. Lake Michigan Inlet, Indiana Dunes, Michigan
The inlet streams feeding Lake Michigan offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Lake Michigan Inlet (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake Michigan Inlet, IndianaThe inlet streams feeding Lake Michigan offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Lake Michigan Inlet →
2. Indiana Dunes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Indiana Dunes, IndianaIndiana Dunes offers excellent fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
3. Michigan City (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Michigan City, IndianaMichigan City offers excellent fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
4. Lake J9 (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake J9, IndianaLake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
5. Beaver Dam Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Beaver Dam Lake, IndianaBeaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
6. Cedar Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Cedar Lake, IndianaPopular fishing lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
7. Lake County (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake County, IndianaPopular fishing lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
8. Lake George (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake George, IndianaPopular fishing lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye min 15 in.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
9. Lake Michigan (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake Michigan, IndianaPopular fishing lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- ⚠ This water: Salmon/trout: 5/day combined (chinook, coho, lake trout, steelhead); special hook regs; smelt Mar 1 - May 30.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
10. Wolf Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Wolf Lake, IndianaPopular fishing lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Illiana Yacht Club →
11. Calumet River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Calumet River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Deep River Water Trail, Johnson Park access point →
12. Crooked Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Crooked Creek, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
13. Deep River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Deep River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Deep River Water Trail, Soccer and Rugby Field access point →
14. East Arm Little Calumet River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
East Arm Little Calumet River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
15. Fish Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Fish Creek, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
16. Galena River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Galena River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Galien River Boat Launch →
17. Grand Calumet River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Grand Calumet River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Buffington Harbor →
18. Iroquois River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Iroquois River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
19. Little Calumet River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Little Calumet River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Deep River Water Trail, Johnson Park access point →
20. Little Kankakee River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Little Kankakee River, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
21. Mill Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Mill Creek, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
22. Salt Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Salt Creek, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
23. Trail Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Trail Creek, IndianaPopular river fishing in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
24. Green Valley Mine Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Green Valley Mine Pond, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
25. Grimes Lake (historical) (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Grimes Lake (historical), IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Walls Lake Ramp →
26. Guthrie Lake Dam (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Guthrie Lake Dam, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
27. H Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
H Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
28. Half Moon Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Half Moon Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
29. Half Moon Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Half Moon Pond, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
30. Halfmoon Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Halfmoon Pond, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
31. Hamilton Twin Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hamilton Twin Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Hamilton Twin Lake →
32. Hi-Way Springs (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hi-Way Springs, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
33. Hickory Grove Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hickory Grove Pond, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Two Herons Marina →
34. Hickory Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hickory Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
35. Hollybrook Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hollybrook Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
36. Horseshoe Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Horseshoe Lakes, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
37. Horseshoe Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Horseshoe Pond, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
38. Hovey Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hovey Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
39. Hunter Creek Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
Hunter Creek Pond, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Boat Launch: Crooked Creek Boat Ramp →
40. I Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass)
I Lake, IndianaNamed lake in the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region region of Indiana.
- Yellow perch & other rough fish · Limit: No limit
Fishing Tips for the Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Indiana; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Northern Indiana & Lake Michigan Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Indiana
- Central Indiana & Indianapolis
- North-Central Indiana
- South-Central Indiana
- Southern Indiana & Ohio River
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