🐟 What fish can you catch in Merrillville?

Most commonly caught species around Merrillville , IN : Largemouth bass - 16,246 reported catches Bluegill - 2,351 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,216 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,548 reported catches Common carp - 1,409 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Merrillville fishing reports?

The latest Merrillville , IN fishing reports are: @MetalDad333 reported a nice Shorthead redhorse . @KitsuneKatches reported a nice Green sunfish at Butterfield Creek . @Jameskline.wi reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Michigan (IN) . @Jameskline.wi reported a nice White sucker at Lake Michigan (IN) . @jimsmith9546 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Marley Creek . .

Fishing in Merrillville, IN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Merrillville, Indiana?

Anglers in Merrillville , IN recommend these top fishing spots: Deep River , Lake Holiday , Maynard Lake (Centennial Park) , Lake George , Little Calumet River .

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

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Indiana, United States

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Top fish species in Merrillville

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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

Marley Creek

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Walleye

Wolf Lake

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White sucker

Butterfield Creek

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Bluegill

Spectacle Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Memorial Park

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Creek chub

Butterfield Creek

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Fishing regulations in Merrillville

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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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FAQ about Merrillville fishing

Anglers in Merrillville, IN recommend these top fishing spots: Deep River, Lake Holiday, Maynard Lake (Centennial Park), Lake George, and Little Calumet River.

Most commonly caught species around Merrillville, IN:

Largemouth bass - 16,246 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,351 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,216 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,548 reported catches
Common carp - 1,409 reported catches

The latest Merrillville, IN fishing reports are:

@MetalDad333 reported a nice Shorthead redhorse.
@KitsuneKatches reported a nice Green sunfish at Butterfield Creek.
@Jameskline.wi reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Michigan (IN).
@Jameskline.wi reported a nice White sucker at Lake Michigan (IN).
@jimsmith9546 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Marley Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Merrillville, 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: