Fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region

The inlet streams feeding Ohio River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Ohio River Inlet (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Ohio River Inlet, Indiana

The inlet streams feeding Ohio River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Ohio River Inlet →

2. Blue River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Blue River, Indiana

Blue River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Hoosier National Forest (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Hoosier National Forest, Indiana

Hoosier National Forest offers excellent fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Lake J9 (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake J9, Indiana

Lake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Beaver Dam Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beaver Dam Lake, Indiana

Beaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Cagles Mill Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Cagles Mill Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Gibson Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Gibson Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Griffy Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Griffy Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Boat Dock →

9. Heritage Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Heritage Lake, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Heritage Lake Marina Slipway →

10. Lake Monroe (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Monroe, Indiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Lake Monre Sailing Association →

11. Anderson River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Anderson River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Black River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Black River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Clear Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Clear Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Moores Creek Ramp →

14. East Fork White River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

East Fork White River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Eel River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Eel River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Jackson Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Jackson Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Moores Creek Ramp →

17. Little Pigeon Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Little Pigeon Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Lost River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lost River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Ohio River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Ohio River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• ⚠ This water: Special Ohio River regs apply (walleye, sauger); no trotlines within 200 yards of dams.
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Angel Mounds Boat Ramp →

20. Patoka River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Patoka River, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Lickfork SRA →

21. Pigeon Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Pigeon Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Youngs Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Youngs Creek, Indiana

Popular river fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Painter Creek SRA →

23. Axsom Branch Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Axsom Branch Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Crooked Creek Boat Ramp →

24. Big Piney Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Big Piney Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Bills Lakes (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bills Lakes, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Croghan Launch →

26. Blue Hole (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Blue Hole, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Blue Hole Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Blue Hole Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Blue Pond (historical) (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Blue Pond (historical), Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Bluegill Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bluegill Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: Walls Lake Ramp →

30. Boat Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Boat Lake, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Boy Scout Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Boy Scout Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Brick House Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Brick House Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Broadie Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Broadie Lake, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Burnet Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Burnet Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Buzzard Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Buzzard Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Camp Ground Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Camp Ground Lake, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Chestnut Bayou (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Chestnut Bayou, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Chew Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Chew Pond, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. City Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

City Lake, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. City Lake Number One (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

City Lake Number One, Indiana

Named lake in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region region of Indiana.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · 14 in min south of SR 26; 16 in min north (lake exceptions)
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day
• Crappie · Limit: 25 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →