One perk to living in the Hoosier state is access to tons of beautiful countryside and lakes. Hoosiers love to get outdoors and fishing is one of the most popular hobbies in the state. If you’re looking for new fishing spots, check out seven of our favorite fishing spots in Indiana:
- Patoka Lake - Patoka Lake
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Paul/Flickr Widely considered Indiana’s best fishing spot for bass, stripers, sunfish, catfish, and crappie, Patoka Lake Marina is a fantastic spot to relax and let the fish bite. Travel to Patoka Lake for the day, rent a boat (or bring your own), or make a trip out of it by staying in rented lodging. As the largest lake in Southern Indiana, you’re bound to make a few interesting catches.
- Lake Monroe - Bloomington
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Thomas Stromberg/Flickr You’ll find quite a diverse amount of fish here, from carp, catfish, and bass to crappie and walleye. Lake Monroe is a great place to enjoy a full day of fishing. Don’t worry, it’s easy to make this a family trip with all the swimming and beach activities going on. Enjoy fishing in private while your family enjoys their own day on the lake.
- Summit Lake State Park – New Castle
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Andrew C./Flickr With three boat ramps, Summit Lake State Park is a great, spacious area to enjoy some fishing. Camp overnight or get there early for some of the best bites around. You can even enjoy ice fishing in the winter at this nifty spot. Follow the white ibis to find some great fish.
- Geist Reservoir - Indianapolis
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Townepostnetwork/Flickr This popular reservoir in the heart of the Hoosier state offers great fishing for pros and beginners alike. Here you’ll find different types of bass, as well as crappie, walleye, lake trout, sauger, sunfish, perch, and more.
- Lake Maxinkuckee – Culver
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trbuckley/Flickr Lake Maxinkuckee is the second largest lake in Indiana, covering a whopping 1864 acres. Here you’ll find fish such as bluegill, perch, crappie, bass, and walleye just itching to bite. If you love fishing in the winter, you can enjoy some great Ice fishing here, too.
- Lake Shafer – Monticello
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mulf/Flickr Famous as the site of Indiana Beach, this lake in Monticello is also an awesome fishing spot. You can catch catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp, bass, and much more.
- Potato Creek State Park – North Liberty
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_jefftml/Flickr Potato Creek State Park is a perfect fishing getaway, particularly for those looking to fish for more than a day. With camping and lodging, Potato Creek makes it easy and accommodating to catch all the bass, catfish, and crappie you desire.
These prime fishing spots in Indiana are sure to get you quite the catch. Have you ever fished at any of these places? What was your favorite? Which spots did we overlook?
Paul/Flickr
Widely considered Indiana’s best fishing spot for bass, stripers, sunfish, catfish, and crappie, Patoka Lake Marina is a fantastic spot to relax and let the fish bite. Travel to Patoka Lake for the day, rent a boat (or bring your own), or make a trip out of it by staying in rented lodging. As the largest lake in Southern Indiana, you’re bound to make a few interesting catches.
Elizabeth Nicodemus/Flickr
Thomas Stromberg/Flickr
You’ll find quite a diverse amount of fish here, from carp, catfish, and bass to crappie and walleye. Lake Monroe is a great place to enjoy a full day of fishing. Don’t worry, it’s easy to make this a family trip with all the swimming and beach activities going on. Enjoy fishing in private while your family enjoys their own day on the lake.
Mark Moshell/Flickr
Andrew C./Flickr
With three boat ramps, Summit Lake State Park is a great, spacious area to enjoy some fishing. Camp overnight or get there early for some of the best bites around. You can even enjoy ice fishing in the winter at this nifty spot. Follow the white ibis to find some great fish.
TownePostNetwork/Flickr
Townepostnetwork/Flickr
This popular reservoir in the heart of the Hoosier state offers great fishing for pros and beginners alike. Here you’ll find different types of bass, as well as crappie, walleye, lake trout, sauger, sunfish, perch, and more.
Stephen Wolfe/Flickr
trbuckley/Flickr
Lake Maxinkuckee is the second largest lake in Indiana, covering a whopping 1864 acres. Here you’ll find fish such as bluegill, perch, crappie, bass, and walleye just itching to bite. If you love fishing in the winter, you can enjoy some great Ice fishing here, too.
mulf/Flickr
Famous as the site of Indiana Beach, this lake in Monticello is also an awesome fishing spot. You can catch catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp, bass, and much more.
MichaelMcLean/Flickr
_jefftml/Flickr
Potato Creek State Park is a perfect fishing getaway, particularly for those looking to fish for more than a day. With camping and lodging, Potato Creek makes it easy and accommodating to catch all the bass, catfish, and crappie you desire.
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