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Shoaff Lake

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Indiana, United States

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Black bullhead

6 in · 5 oz

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Brown bullhead

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Greengill hybrid

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Yellow bullhead

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Pumpkinseed

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Greengill hybrid

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General info

Shoaff Lake is a lake located in Allen County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow bullhead, Black bullhead, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°06′30.4″N 85°09′16″W
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Fishing regulations at Shoaff 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Yellow bullhead as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Yellow bullhead

Seasons

Open
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Good

Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

Regulations for

41°06′30.4″N 85°09′16″W
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Reviews of Shoaff Lake

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FAQ about Shoaff Lake fishing

Shoaff Lake is a lake located in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°06′30.4″N 85°09′16″W
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