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Fishing in Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana, United States

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Largemouth bass

Kunkel Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kunkel Lake

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Bluegill

Bixler Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Everett

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Bluegill

Bixler Lake

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Rock Creek

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Largemouth bass

Rock Creek

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Channel catfish

Saint Joseph River

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Largemouth bass

Saint Joseph River

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About Fort Wayne fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Fort Wayne, Indiana. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 8,396 catches for Largemouth bass, 798 catches for Bluegill, and 715 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Fort Wayne

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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 Fort Wayne, IN recommend these top fishing spots: Cedarville Reservoir, Blue Lake, Cedar Shores, Hurshtown Reservoir, and Lake Everett.
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