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Oberlin Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Indiana, United States

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Top fish species at Oberlin Lake

Black crappie
Black crappie
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General info

Oberlin Lake is a lake located in Martin County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie.

Location

38°53′17.3″N 86°52′28.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Oberlin Lake, IN

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.Exceptions: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayOn Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayOn Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayAt Dogwood Lake (Davies County) and Hardy Lake (Scott County): 9-inch minimum size
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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FAQ about Oberlin Lake fishing

📍 Where is Oberlin Lake located?
Oberlin Lake is a lake located in Martin County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°53′17.3″N 86°52′28.4″W
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🎣 Where on Oberlin Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Oberlin Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Oberlin Lake?
The most common species in Oberlin Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Oberlin Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Oberlin Lake?

Fishing in Indiana requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online and at licensed vendors.

In Indiana, no fishing license is required for anglers under 18. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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