FishKillFlea Indiana packs serious fishing into its 1,000+ lakes, 24,000 miles of rivers, and Lake Michigan shoreline. From bass reservoirs to Great Lakes salmon runs, the Hoosier State has more to offer than many anglers realize.
Lake Michigan (NW Indiana)
- Michigan City: Top salmon port — king salmon, coho, steelhead, lake trout. Charter boats and pier fishing from Washington Park breakwall.
- Indiana Dunes: Perch and bass from sandy beaches and piers. National Park + lake fishing.
- Portage Lakefront: Walk-in perch and salmon from shore.
- Trail Creek: Steelhead run in spring — fly fishing hotspot.
Top Inland Reservoirs
| Lake | Region | Acreage | Best Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Lake | S. Central IN | 10,750 | Largemouth bass, crappie, channel cat |
| Patoka Lake | Southern IN | 8,800 | Striped bass, largemouth, walleye |
| Brookville Lake | SE Indiana | 5,260 | Walleye, saugeye, crappie |
| Geist Reservoir | Indianapolis | 1,900 | Bass, crappie, catfish — metro access |
| Mississinewa Lake | N. Central IN | 3,210 | Walleye, crappie, channel catfish |
River Fishing
- White River (Indianapolis): Urban smallmouth bass right through downtown Indy.
- Tippecanoe River: Northern IN — excellent smallmouth and channel catfish.
- Wabash River: IN's longest river — catfish, sauger, and crappie throughout.
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Fishing | Top Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | Crappie spawn, bass pre-spawn, steelhead | Monroe, Trail Creek, Brookville |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Lake MI salmon, bass, catfish | Michigan City, Patoka, Geist |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Fall bass, saugeye, salmon runs | Brookville, Monroe, Lake MI |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Ice fishing NW, winter crappie | NW IN lakes, Mississinewa |