Guide To The Best Places To Fish in Indiana
There are many great places to fish in The Hoosier State. Take the kids fishing for sunfish, or get serious and become an avid angler chasing one of the many species that inhabit Indiana fishing waters.
Indiana's Top-Five, Amazing Fishing Spots
- Monroe Lake in central IN
- Patoka Lake in south-central IN
- Lake Maxinkuckee in north-central IN
- Morse Reservoir in central IN
- Webster Lake in north-central IN
There are numerous, quality fisheries in the state. At times, some of them may outline these five. These however, have been long-standing producers and favorites of local anglers. Learn more...
The Most Popular Fish Species In Indiana
Largemouth and smallmouth bass can be found at many lakes across the state. Striper anglers will also find hybrid stripers for additional fishing options. Tasty walleye are found in about half the lakes in the state, with double-digit fish fairly common. Catfish thrive in virtually all lakes and rivers in the state. Learn more...
The Best Places To Fish For Bass in Indiana
- Monroe Lake in central IN
- Patoka Lake in south-central IN
- Dogwood Lake in southwest IN
Largemouth tend to get most of the attention, as they grow larger than smallmouth. However, if you like jumping, fighting fish, smallies can be a great deal of fun. Learn more...
Top Crappie Fishing Lakes in Indiana
- Webster Lake in northeast IN
- Lake Manitou in north-central IN
- Salamonie Lake in northeast IN
While you can find excellent crappie fishing at many small lakes in the state, these three larger lakes have an earned reputation for quality crappie fishing year after year. Learn more...
Best Walleye Fishing Lakes in Indiana
- Monroe Lake in central IN
- Patoka Lake in south-central IN
- Brookville Lake in east-central IN
There are over two dozen lakes in the state with good populations of walleye. In addition, many rivers boast quality walleye fishing - especially in the tailwaters below dams. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Trout in Indiana
- Cecil M Hardin Lake in west-central IN
- Brookville Lake in east-central IN
- Lake Michigan in northwest IN
There are small lakes and streams across the state which are stocked with trout as well. Check with Indiana DNR for stocking schedules. Learn more...
Best Lakes To Fish For Catfish in Indiana
- Lake Maxinkuckee in north-central IN
- Patoka Lake in south-central IN
- Monroe Lake in central IN
Catfish thrive in most waters across the state, including blue, white, flathead and channel cats. These three lakes are a great place to start and offer both quantity and quality. Learn more...
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