Top fish species at Anderson River

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White bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Walleye

20 in · 3 lb

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Blue catfish

length · weight

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General info

Anderson River is a stream located in Spencer County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Crawford County, Indiana and Hancock County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, White bass, and Walleye.

Location

38°09′28.4″N 86°47′43.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Anderson River, 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
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit10

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 limit10

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

Additional information
Blue catfish regulations for streams are as follows: daily bag limit = unlimited
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
Season open: year-round
White bass

White bass

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit12

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 limit12

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

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 17

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.

Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Morone chrysops
Season open: year-round
Walleye

Walleye

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit6

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 size16" (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 limit6

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

Additional information
No closed season.Exceptions: South of SR 26: minimum size = 14-inchesNorth of SR 26: minimum size = 16-inchesBass Lake (Starke County): minimum size 14-inchesWolf Lake (Lake County): minimum size 14-inchesLake George (Steuben County); minimum size 15-inchesWall Lake (LaGrange County); minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye taken from public waters (lakes, rivers, and streams). There is no minimum size requirement for saugeye on all state waters, except for Huntingburg Lake (Dubois County), Glenn Flint Lake (Putnam County), and Sullivan Lake (Sullivan County), where saugeye must be 14-inches in length or longer.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Sander vitreus
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1.8 miles away

Ferdinand

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Dale

10.1 miles away

Saint Anthony

11.0 miles away

Birdseye

12.1 miles away

Leopold

12.1 miles away

Eckerty

15.0 miles away

Celestine

15.7 miles away

Chrisney

16.4 miles away

Lewisport

16.7 miles away

Cannelton

17.4 miles away

Jasper

18.1 miles away

Hawesville

18.2 miles away

Tennyson

18.3 miles away

Grandview

18.4 miles away

Folsomville

20.1 miles away

Stendal

20.4 miles away

Alton

20.6 miles away

Maceo

23.0 miles away

Rockport

23.3 miles away

Yelvington

23.5 miles away

Cloverport

24.3 miles away

Otwell

26.3 miles away

Winslow

27.5 miles away

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FAQ about Anderson River fishing

📍 Where is the Anderson River located?
the Anderson River is a stream located in Spencer County, Indiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Crawford County, Indiana and Hancock County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
38°09′28.4″N 86°47′43.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Anderson River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Anderson River 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 Anderson River?
The most common species in the Anderson River are:
  • Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Anderson River fishing reports?
The latest Anderson River fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Anderson River?

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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