Smith Ditch

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Indiana, United States

3.8·27 catches

Logged catches

3.8

Top fish species at Smith Ditch

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish

Common carp

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Smith Ditch fishing reports

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Blue catfish

length · weight

Common carp

40 in · 10 lb

Common carp

40 in · 10 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations at Smith Ditch, IN

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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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters

Bag limit5

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.

Min size14" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

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

Additional information

These regulations are for largemouth bass in lakes. Largemouth bass regulations for rivers and streams are as follows: size limit = no black bass 12 to 15-inches total length may be kept, and no more than 2 black bass over 15-inches total length may be kept;daily bag limit = 5 black bass (any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass) Largemouth bass regulations for Lake Michigan are as follows: minimum size = 14-inches total length;daily bag limit = 3 black bass (any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass) Special Regulations for Lakes:Lake LimitsOn Fidler Pond in Elkhart Countydaily bag limit = 2 largemouth bass; minimum size = 18-inches total lengthFailing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben Countydaily bag limit = 2 largemouth bass; minimum size = 18-inches total lengthFlat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton Countydaily bag limit = 2 largemouth bass; minimum size = 18-inches total lengthLake Limits by County 15-inch minimum size limit: Patoka Lake (Orange, Dubois, and Crawford counties) 16-inch minimum size limit: Cecil M. Harden Lake (Parke County) 18-inch minimum size limit and two fish daily bag limit: Ball Lake (Steuben County) Blue Grass, Loon Pit (Warrick County) Fidler Pond (Elkhart County) Failing Lake, also known as Gentian Lake (Steuben County) Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B (Hamilton County) Kunkel Lake (Wells County) Robinson Lake (Whitley and Kosciusko counties) All lakes at Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area (Kosciukso, Noble, and Elkhart counties)Bixler Lake, Henderson Lake, Little Long Lake, and Round Lake (Noble County)20-inch minimum size limit and one fish daily bag limit: Turtle Creek Reservoir (Sullivan County) 12- to 15-inch slot size limits (At the following lakes, largemouth bass that are from 12 to 15 inches in length may not be harvested. The daily bag limit applies to bass under 12 inches and over 15 inches): • Buffalo Trace Lake (Harrison County)• Ferdinand State Forest Lake (Dubois County)• Montgomery City Park Lake (Daviess County)12- to 15-inch slot size limit (no more than two bass larger than 15 inches): Big Long Lake (LaGrange County) No minimum size limit waters: Brownstown Pit (Jackson County)Burdette Park lakes (Vanderburgh County)Chandler Town Lake (Warrick County)Cypress Lake (Jackson County)Deming Park lakes (Vigo County) Garvin Park Lake (Vanderburgh County)Glen Miller Pond (Wayne County)Hayswood Lake (Harrison County)Henry County Memorial Park Lake (Henry County)Hovey Lake at Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area (Posey County)Krannert Lake (Marion County)Lake Sullivan (Marion County)Ruster Lake (Marion County)Schnebelt Pond (Dearborn County) Special Regulations for Rivers & Streams Ohio Riverdaily bag limit = 6 black bass (any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass)minimum size = 12-inches total length20-inch minimum size limit and one fish daily bag limit: Sugar Creek (Montgomery, Parke, Boone, Clinton, and Tipton counties)12-inch minimum size limit (5 bass daily limit): All rivers and streams in Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, and Dearborn counties (with the exception of the Blue River, where the slot limit applies in Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties).

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters

Bag limit10

Aggregate limit10

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

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 28

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information

These regulations are for channel catfish in lakes and reservoirs. Exceptions: Turtle Creek Reservoir: no bag limit for catfishOn Fidler Pond in Elkhart County: daily bag limit = 5 channel catfishOn Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County: daily bag limit = 5 channel catfishOn Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County: daily bag limit = 5 channel catfish Channel catfish regulations for streams are as follows: minimum size = 13-inches total length;daily bag limit = no more than one channel catfish 28 inches or longer may be kept.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Common carp

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters

Additional information

No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.A bow and arrow or crossbow can be used year-round at any time of day to take Asian carp, bowfin, buffalo fish, common carp, gar, shad, and suckers from streams, rivers, and non-flowing waters (including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs). A fishing license is required to use a bow and arrow or crossbow as fishing equipment. Bowfin, buffalo fish, carp, gar, shad, and sucker from Lake Michigan can be taken with a bow and arrow. A gig, fish spear, speargun, or underwater spear can be used year-round at any time of day to take Asian carp, bowfin, buffalo fish, common carp, gar, shad, and suckers from non-flowing waters (including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs) and the following large rivers: Kankakee River, upstream to the SR 55 bridge Maumee River, upstream to the Anthony Boulevard bridge in Fort Wayne St. Joseph River, upstream from Twin Branch Dam in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties Tippecanoe River, upstream to one-half mile below its confluence with Big Creek in Carroll County. Fish spears and fish gigs cannot be used in, on, or adjacent to Tippecanoe River from a half-mile below its juncture with Big Creek in Carroll County upstream to the Oakdale Dam. Wabash River, upstream to SR 13 in Wabash White River, upstream from the Wabash River to the junction of East and West forks White River/East Fork, upstream to the dam at the south edge of Columbus White River/West Fork, upstream to the dam below Harding Street in Indianapolis

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Cyprinus carpio

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Smith Ditch fishing

📍 Where is the Smith Ditch located?

the Smith Ditch is a stream located in Lake County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:

41°24′36.4″N 87°20′4.8″W

🎣 Where on the Smith Ditch is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Smith Ditch 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 the Smith Ditch?

The most common species in the Smith Ditch are:

Largemouth bass - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
Common carp - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Smith Ditch fishing reports?

The latest Smith Ditch fishing reports are:

@ericmersino reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@ericmersino reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Certified_Holder reported a nice Blue catfish.
@leonkajmakoski reported a nice Common carp.
@leonkajmakoski reported a nice Common carp.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Smith Ditch?

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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Smith Ditch

Top fish species at Smith Ditch

Smith Ditch fishing reports

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Smith Ditch?

Fishing regulations at Smith Ditch, IN

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish

Common carp

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