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Types of Pike in Indiana
Pike fishing spots in Indiana
Best baits and lures for Pike in Indiana
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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 May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Memorable
Min size
Measurement
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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These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
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