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Gustafson Ditch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Indiana, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

25 in · 15 lb

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Black crappie

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General info

Gustafson Ditch is a canal located in Porter County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Largemouth bass, and Black crappie.

Location

41°35′41.6″N 87°06′54″W
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Fishing regulations at Gustafson Ditch, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Blue catfish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

10

Blue catfish regulations for streams are as follows:

daily bag limit = unlimited

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

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41°35′41.6″N 87°06′54″W
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Gustafson Ditch is a canal located in Porter County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°35′41.6″N 87°06′54″W
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