🐟 What fish can you catch in Elkhart?

Most commonly caught species around Elkhart , IN : Largemouth bass - 10,798 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,351 reported catches Bluegill - 1,627 reported catches Northern pike - 1,569 reported catches Rock bass - 1,021 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elkhart fishing reports?

The latest Elkhart , IN fishing reports are: @donschultz reported a nice Steelhead . @michael-perreault reported a nice Northern pike at Magician Lake . @jarrodrenfrow reported a nice Saugeye at Saint Joseph River . @williegongetcha1 reported a nice Steelhead . @Doc reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hudson Lake . .

Fishing in Elkhart, IN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elkhart, Indiana?

Anglers in Elkhart , IN recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Joseph River , Elkhart River , Simonton Lake , Goshen Dam Pond , Fidler Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Elkhart?

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Indiana, United States

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Top fish species in Elkhart

Latest Elkhart fishing reports

Steelhead

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Northern pike

Magician Lake

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Saugeye

Saint Joseph River

24 in · 3 lb

Steelhead

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Largemouth bass

Hudson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Miller Ditch

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Steelhead

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Largemouth bass

Miller Ditch

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Largemouth bass

Miller Ditch

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Spotted bass

Big Crooked Lake

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Fishing regulations in Elkhart

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.

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FAQ about Elkhart fishing

Anglers in Elkhart, IN recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Joseph River, Elkhart River, Simonton Lake, Goshen Dam Pond, and Fidler Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Elkhart, IN:

Largemouth bass - 10,798 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,351 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,627 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,569 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,021 reported catches

The latest Elkhart, IN fishing reports are:

@donschultz reported a nice Steelhead.
@michael-perreault reported a nice Northern pike at Magician Lake.
@jarrodrenfrow reported a nice Saugeye at Saint Joseph River.
@williegongetcha1 reported a nice Steelhead.
@Doc reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hudson Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Elkhart, IN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: