Fish and Wildlife: Fishing Guide & Regulations
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Fish and Wildlife: Fishing Guide & Regulations
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2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide
This guide provides a summary of Indiana fishing regulations. These regulations apply only to fish that originate from or are taken from Indiana's public waters. Fish from public waters that migrate into or from private waters are still covered by these regulations. These regulations do not apply to fish in private waters that did not originate from public waters.
This guide is not intended to be a complete digest of regulations. If you need complete versions of Indiana rules and regulations for fishing, they can be found in Indiana Code or in Indiana Administrative Code Title 312.
Online Version
PDF Version
Contents
Fishing Licenses
How to Buy, Fees, & Exemptions
Regulations
Size & Bag Limits
Basic Fishing Information
Bass
Inland Trout
Ohio River
Lake Michigan
Reptiles & Amphibians
Free Fishing Days
Fish Population Reports
Indiana Fish Stocking
Magnet Fishing
Netting & Trapping
Public Fishing & Boating Access Program
Record Fish Program
The
Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide
is available on eRegulations, a third-party online service. The eRegulations website has different privacy and security policies and contains advertising. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources neither endorses products or services listed or claims made; nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed.
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Close Menu
Fishing Guide & Regulations
DNR
Fish & Wildlife
Fishing
Fishing Guide & Regulations
Online Version
PDF Version
Fishing Licenses
Fishing Info
2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide
This guide provides a summary of Indiana fishing regulations. These regulations apply only to fish that originate from or are taken from Indiana's public waters. Fish from public waters that migrate into or from private waters are still covered by these regulations. These regulations do not apply to fish in private waters that did not originate from public waters.
This guide is not intended to be a complete digest of regulations. If you need complete versions of Indiana rules and regulations for fishing, they can be found in Indiana Code or in Indiana Administrative Code Title 312.
Online Version
PDF Version
Contents
Fishing Licenses
How to Buy, Fees, & Exemptions
Regulations
Size & Bag Limits
Basic Fishing Information
Bass
Inland Trout
Ohio River
Lake Michigan
Reptiles & Amphibians
Free Fishing Days
Fish Population Reports
Indiana Fish Stocking
Magnet Fishing
Netting & Trapping
Public Fishing & Boating Access Program
Record Fish Program
The
Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide
is available on eRegulations, a third-party online service. The eRegulations website has different privacy and security policies and contains advertising. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources neither endorses products or services listed or claims made; nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed.
Boating Rules and Regulations
Buy a License or Stamp
License Fees
Where to Fish
Women on the Water
Hunting Guide
Recreation Guide
Upcoming Events
More Events
Top FAQs
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Online Services
Buy a hunting or fishing license
Buy a license gift certificate
Check game online
Find your customer ID
Obtain a Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program Number
Register for a reserved hunt
Reprint your license
More IN.gov Online Services
IN.gov Subscriber Center
I Want To
Donate to the Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund
Find out where to recreate
Get help for an orphaned/injured animal
Get help with a nuisance animal
Report a dead or sick animal
Report a poacher
Everyone Welcome
Plan Your Visit to a DNR Property
Accessibility in the Outdoors
Social Media
YouTube
Calendar
Copyright © 2026 State of Indiana - All rights reserved.