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Pike fishing in Indiana

Indiana provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for pike. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Pike in Indiana

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Northern pike

Pinhook Lake

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Muskellunge

Webster Lake

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Northern pike

Goshen Millrace

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Northern pike

Winona Lake

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Northern pike

Stone Lake

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Muskellunge

Tippecanoe River

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Northern pike

Elkhart River

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Elkhart River

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Regulations for Pike in Indiana

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 Northern pike as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Memorable

1 > 30

Min size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

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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