Fishing in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region

The Southern Indiana & Ohio River area of Indiana, featuring Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie.

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.

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.

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.

4. Southern Indiana Reservoir (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Southern Indiana Reservoir, Indiana

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

5. North Southern Indiana Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

North Southern Indiana Lake, Indiana

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

6. Upper Southern Indiana Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Upper Southern Indiana Creek, Indiana

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

7. Indiana River Access (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Indiana River Access, Indiana

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

8. 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.

9. Southern Indiana Wildlife Area Ponds (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Southern Indiana Wildlife Area Ponds, Indiana

Southern Indiana Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Hidden Lake (Region 2) (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Hidden Lake (Region 2), Indiana

Hidden Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Beaver Creek Indiana (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beaver Creek Indiana, Indiana

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

12. Clearwater Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Clearwater Lake, Indiana

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

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

Pine Creek Reservoir, Indiana

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Mill Brook (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Mill Brook, Indiana

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

15. Trout Pond #17 (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Trout Pond #17, Indiana

Trout Pond #17 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Heron Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Heron Lake, Indiana

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

17. Eagle Nest Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Eagle Nest Pond, Indiana

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Wildcat Brook (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Wildcat Brook, Indiana

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

19. Deer Run Reservoir (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Deer Run Reservoir, Indiana

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Fisherman's Cove (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Fisherman's Cove, Indiana

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Bass Haven Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bass Haven Lake, Indiana

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

22. Sunset Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Sunset Pond, Indiana

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

23. Morning Star Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Morning Star Lake, Indiana

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

24. Twin Lakes (Indiana) (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Twin Lakes (Indiana), Indiana

Twin Lakes (Indiana) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Long Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Long Pond, Indiana

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

26. Round Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Round Lake, Indiana

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

27. Indian Brook Reservoir (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Indiana

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Rocky Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Rocky Creek, Indiana

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

29. Birch Tree Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Birch Tree Lake, Indiana

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

30. Maple Grove Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Maple Grove Pond, Indiana

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Oak Hill Reservoir (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Indiana

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Willow Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Willow Creek, Indiana

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

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

Aspen Lake, Indiana

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

34. Silver Lake (Region 1) (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Silver Lake (Region 1), Indiana

Silver Lake (Region 1) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

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

Golden Pond, Indiana

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

36. Blue Heron Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Blue Heron Lake, Indiana

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

37. Fox Den Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Fox Den Pond, Indiana

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Indiana & Ohio River of Indiana with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Otter Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Otter Creek, Indiana

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

39. 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.

Fishing Tips for the Southern Indiana & Ohio River Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Indiana for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Indiana fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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