Indiana Fishing Guide
Lake depth maps, licensed guides, and fishing access sites — all sourced from the Indiana DNR.
🎣 Late Summer Bite Is On
August is night-fishing season in Indiana — flathead catfish are at their most active, bass feed hard in the first and last hour of light, and Lake Michigan salmon are staging for the fall run. Fish the low-light windows and the dog days pay off.
Book a Guided Fishing Trip
Browse hundreds of verified Indiana fishing guides and charter captains with instant availability and secure online booking.
Find & Book a Trip on FishingBooker →Learn to Fish — Step-by-Step Video Tutorials
Every page below pairs a curated tutorial video with detailed step-by-step text and FAQs. Click any card to learn the technique.
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Popular Lakes
Indiana lakes with DNR bathymetric depth maps — click any lake for the full profile.
Huntingburg
Dubois County
Rider
Noble County
Round
Steuben County
Starve Hollow
Jackson County
1000 Island
Greene County
Adams
LaGrange County
Appleman
LaGrange County
Arrowhead
Steuben County
Atwood
LaGrange County
Backwaters, The
Kosciusko County
Ball
Steuben County
Banning
Kosciusko County
Licensed Fishing Guides
All guides are licensed by the Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife.
Lake Michigan Charters (38)
Salmon, steelhead, perch, and walleye charters from Indiana's north coast ports.
Browse charters →River & Inland Guides (45)
Bass, walleye, catfish, and panfish guides on Indiana's lakes and rivers.
Browse all guides →Popular Fish Species
Learn where to catch Indiana's most popular game fish — best baits, seasonal patterns, and top lakes.
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Channel Catfish
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
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Marion County
Indianapolis area
Lake County
Crown Point area
Allen County
Fort Wayne area
Hamilton County
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St. Joseph County
South Bend area
Elkhart County
Goshen area
Tippecanoe County
Lafayette area
Vanderburgh County
Evansville area
Fishing Guides & Articles
Indiana Fishing in August 2026 — Night Catfish, Pier Perch & the Salmon Stage
Indiana fishing report for August 2026 — peak night catfishing, Lake Michigan perch and staging salmon, dawn topwater bass, and the first signs of the fall transition.
Indiana Fishing in July 2026 — Mid-Summer Heat, Night Bass & Lake Michigan Perch
Indiana fishing report for July 2026 — beat the heat with dawn topwater, night catfish, deep walleye, Lake Michigan perch, and salmon trolling.
Indiana Fishing in June 2026 — Post-Spawn Bass, Topwater & Catfish Nights
Indiana fishing report for June 2026 — post-spawn bass go deep, hybrid stripers school on top, summer catfish at night, and Lake Michigan perch return.
About This Site
Indiana Fishing Guide combines data from the Indiana DNR — including 251 lake depth maps, 83 licensed guide profiles, and public fishing access sites — into one searchable directory. All data is sourced directly from state agencies and verified regularly.
Whether you're planning a Lake Michigan charter, looking for the best crappie lake in your county, or need a depth map before your next trip — start here. Learn more →
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