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Silver Springs

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Indiana, United States

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Grass carp

30 in · 11 lb

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Flathead catfish

40 in · 35 lb 6 oz

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Common carp

21 in · 9 lb

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General info

Silver Springs is a water located in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Grass carp, Common carp, and Flathead catfish.

Location

39°37′49.2″N 86°11′19.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Silver Springs, 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
Common carp

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
Season open: year-round
Flathead catfish

Flathead 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.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 35

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 flathead catfish in lakes and reservoirs. Exceptions: Turtle Creek Reservoir: no bag limit for catfishOn Fidler Pond in Elkhart County: daily bag limit = 5 flathead catfishOn Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County: daily bag limit = 5 flathead catfishOn Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County: daily bag limit = 5 flathead catfish Flathead catfish regulations for streams are as follows: minimum size = 13-inches total length;daily bag limit = no more than one flathead catfish 35 inches or longer may be kept. 
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Pylodictis olivaris
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FAQ about Silver Springs fishing

📍 Where is Silver Springs located?
Silver Springs is a water located in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°37′49.2″N 86°11′19.7″W
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🎣 Where on Silver Springs is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs?
The most common species in Silver Springs are:
📢 What are the latest Silver Springs fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Silver Springs?

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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