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Fishing in East Chicago, IN

Indiana, United States

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Top fish species in East Chicago

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Shorthead redhorse

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Green sunfish

Butterfield Creek

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Rainbow trout

Lake Michigan (IN)

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White sucker

Lake Michigan (IN)

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Largemouth bass

Illinois and Michigan Canal

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Largemouth bass

Marley Creek

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Walleye

Wolf Lake

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Pumpkinseed

Diversey Harbor

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White sucker

Butterfield Creek

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Bluegill

Spectacle Lake

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About East Chicago fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around East Chicago, Indiana. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 23,913 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,851 catches for Bluegill, and 3,277 catches for Channel catfish.

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7-day weather forecast in East Chicago

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60 °F45 °F

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Fishing regulations in East Chicago

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Indiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in East Chicago, IN recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake, Deep River, Izaak Walton Preserve, Calumet River, and Wampum Lake.
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