Fishing in Indiana
Discover 30 state parks offering fishing in Indiana
🐟 Indiana Fishing License at a Glance
Annual licenses run April 1 to March 31. The $11 trout/salmon stamp is sold on its own; one-day and senior licenses include it. Online purchases add a $3 tech fee per license plus a card fee.
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
Indiana State Parks with Fishing
Brookville Lake
Brown County State Park
Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
Chain O’ Lakes State Park
Charlestown State Park
Deam Lake State Recreation Area
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Fort Harrison State Park
Hardy Lake State Recreation Area
Harmonie State Park
Lieber State Recreation Area
Lincoln State Park
McCormicks Creek State Park
Mississinewa Lake
Mounds State Park
O’Bannon Woods State Park
Ouabache State Park
Patoka Lake
Paynetown SRA
Pokagon State Park
Potato Creek State Park
Prophetstown State Park
Salamonie Lake State Park
Shades State Park
Shakamak State Park
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Summit Lake State Park
Tippecanoe River State Park
Versailles State Park
Whitewater Memorial State Park
Other Places with Fishing in Indiana (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Indiana’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
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❓ Fishing in Indiana — FAQ
Are there free fishing days in Indiana?
Yes — May 10, June 6-7 and Sept 26, 2026 (Indiana residents only). On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Indiana agency before your trip.