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Fishing regulations at Donnell 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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Bag limit
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No more than one northern pike 30-inches or longer.
Exceptions:
- At Hamilton Lake (Steuben County): bag limit = no more than 6 fish per day;
- At Hamilton Lake (Steuben County): no minimum size limit with no more than 1 northern pike more than 30-inches long
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FAQ about Donnell Ditch fishing
- Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @joebailey9691 reported a nice Northern pike.
- @joebailey9691 reported a nice Black crappie.
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