FISHING IN INDIANA
The state of Indiana offers a variety of fishing ranging from fishing the big waters of Lake Michigan for monster salmon and trout to fishing small ponds and streams for panfish.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN INDIANA
SUMMIT LAKE STATE PARK
EAGLE CREEK PARK
WORSTER LAKE
GET AN INDIANA FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN INDIANA
BLUE CATFISH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line |
| Lure | Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait |
BROWN TROUT
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The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7 foot 1-3kg or heavier carbon fibre, graphite, or nano rod |
| Reel | 1000 or 2500 size reel |
| Line | 4-pound-test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Small Hooks (No. 12), Jigs, Crankbaits, Spoons, Minnows (use a sinker as well) |
WALLEYE
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Walleye have needle-like teeth, bite well when the waters are cold, and make excellent table fare.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6.5 and 7 feet long medium-action graphite rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8 or 10 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Jigs, Plastic Baits, Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers |
MUSKELLUNGE
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It was once believed that there were at least four species of muskellunge, but these varieties are now considered to be one species
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 8-foot, extra-heavy-power rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 80-pound-test braid fishing line |
| Lure | Small Jigs, Spoons, Spinnerbait, Jerkbait |
LAKE TROUT
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The lake trout has considerable value both as a sport fish and a food fish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 9 foot medium-action spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 4-6 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Small weightless lures and spinners, Night Crawlers, Minnows, Salmon |
REDEAR SUNFISH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Like the bluegill and other sunfishes, the redear sunfish is and excellent panfish with white, flaky meat.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 4-or-5 weight fly rod (most effective) or ultra-light spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 3-4 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Small Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Hotdog, Doughballs, Small Spinnerbaits like Beetlespins or Tiny jigs |
ICE FISHING
Ice fishing provides anglers an opportunity to go fishing during the winter months.
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
