# Indiana Fishing News **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/indiana-fishing-forum/indiana-fishing-news/164.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Additional trout releases scheduled for five streams](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/additional-trout-releases-scheduled-for-five-streams/204323)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/additional-trout-releases-scheduled-for-five-streams/204323 "2012-05-09T11:10:14Z")
Anglers can enjoy extended trout fishing this spring on five northern Indiana streams thanks to additional stockings from the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The five streams are Pigeon River in Steuben and LaGrange co… --- ## [Walleyes remain abundant in Sylvan Lake ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/walleyes-remain-abundant-in-sylvan-lake/204322)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/walleyes-remain-abundant-in-sylvan-lake/204322 "2012-05-09T11:10:14Z")
Walleyes remain so abundant at Sylvan Lake in Noble County that the DNR is again scaling back walleye stocking there. The move will allow the DNR to devote more walleye fingerlings to Lake Maxinkuckee in Marshall County… --- ## [Griffy Lake draining results in fishing-rule changes ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/griffy-lake-draining-results-in-fishing-rule-changes/204006)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/griffy-lake-draining-results-in-fishing-rule-changes/204006 "2012-05-03T11:10:17Z")
Anglers at Griffy Lake in Bloomington are allowed to keep more fish, effective immediately, in preparation for the draining of the lake this summer for maintenance. The city of Bloomington is draining Griffy Lake to wor… --- ## [DNR seeks input on fish, hunt, trap regulations](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dnr-seeks-input-on-fish-hunt-trap-regulations/204005)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dnr-seeks-input-on-fish-hunt-trap-regulations/204005 "2012-05-03T11:10:17Z")
The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife wants to hear your ideas on fishing, hunting and trapping regulations in Indiana, and it doesn’t require attending a meeting to give your input. Call it a "virtual" open house. From… --- ## [IN DNR to monitor bass tournaments on 10 lakes ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/in-dnr-to-monitor-bass-tournaments-on-10-lakes/203945)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/in-dnr-to-monitor-bass-tournaments-on-10-lakes/203945 "2012-05-02T11:10:18Z")
The DNR will monitor bass fishing tournaments at 10 northern Indiana natural lakes this spring and summer as part of a two-year study of the effect of current fishing regulations on bass populations and fishing success. … --- ## [Muskie egg-take matches record at Lake Webster ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/muskie-egg-take-matches-record-at-lake-webster/203181)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/muskie-egg-take-matches-record-at-lake-webster/203181 "2012-04-18T11:10:17Z")
Indiana’s muskie stocking program is off to a good start this year after DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife biologists collected a record-matching 1.9 million eggs from adult female muskies at Lake Webster. The eggs were f… --- ## [New state record muskie expected](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-state-record-muskie-expected/203099)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-state-record-muskie-expected/203099 "2012-04-17T11:10:17Z")
Indiana’s muskie record turns 10 years old this spring, causing at least one expert to wonder how much longer the record can last. "We’re due for another state-record muskie," said Jed Pearson, fisheries biologist with… --- ## [DNR to release 70,000 brown trout at Port of Indiana](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dnr-to-release-70-000-brown-trout-at-port-of-indiana/202879)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dnr-to-release-70-000-brown-trout-at-port-of-indiana/202879 "2012-04-13T11:10:20Z")
DNR to release 70,000 brown trout at Port of Indiana The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will release 70,000 young brown trout into Lake Michigan today at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The 3.5-inch fingerli… --- ## [Rainbow trout heading to Terre Haute park ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rainbow-trout-heading-to-terre-haute-park/202020)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rainbow-trout-heading-to-terre-haute-park/202020 "2012-03-28T11:10:16Z")
Anglers will now have the opportunity to catch rainbow trout at the new Maple Avenue Nature Park, thanks to cooperation between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Departm… --- ## [2012 Indiana High School Fishing State Championship Set ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2012-indiana-high-school-fishing-state-championship-set/201433)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2012-indiana-high-school-fishing-state-championship-set/201433 "2012-03-18T11:10:15Z")
PONCA CITY, Okla.- The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, and the Dubois County Visitors Center and Tourism Commission announced it will host the 2012 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Indiana High Sc… --- ## [Eight Oyster Harvesters Cited for Theft ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/eight-oyster-harvesters-cited-for-theft/201259)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/eight-oyster-harvesters-cited-for-theft/201259 "2012-03-15T11:10:24Z")
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents cited eight subjects for alleged oyster violations in Terrebonne Parish on March 6. While on oyster-growing-area patrol in Bayou Coyell, … --- ## [Young anglers caught six "Fish of the Year" in 2011 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/young-anglers-caught-six-fish-of-the-year-in-2011/200813)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/young-anglers-caught-six-fish-of-the-year-in-2011/200813 "2012-03-06T12:10:26Z")
Indiana’s 2011 Fish of the Year contest proves the art of angling has not been lost on our youth. Fish of the Year recognizes the angler who catches the longest fish of each species tracked. In 2011, anglers submitted e… --- ## [White Rivers rebound continues ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/white-rivers-rebound-continues/199044)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/white-rivers-rebound-continues/199044 "2012-01-29T12:10:22Z")
The White River has received its cleanest bill of health since a major fish kill in 1999. During a fall 2011 fish survey, Indiana Department of Natural Resources biologists collected 7,128 fish from 57 species at sample… --- ## [Bass limit back in effect at two Noble County, IN lakes ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bass-limit-back-in-effect-at-two-noble-county-in-lakes/192703)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bass-limit-back-in-effect-at-two-noble-county-in-lakes/192703 "2011-08-31T11:10:13Z")
COLUMBIA CITY - A 14-inch minimum size limit on largemouth bass goes back into effect Thursday, Sept. 1, at Big and Crane lakes in Noble County. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources had temporarily modified the l… --- ## [Free Fishing Weekend is June 4-5 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/free-fishing-weekend-is-june-4-5/188298)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/free-fishing-weekend-is-june-4-5/188298 "2011-06-02T11:10:12Z")
Outdoor fun only started with Memorial Day weekend. Free Fishing Weekend, June 4-5, provides a chance for kids and adults to participate at recreation areas located across Indiana that are planning fun fishing derbies, … --- ## [Indiana DNR sets bass quotas at two Noble County lakes ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-dnr-sets-bass-quotas-at-two-noble-county-lakes/187950)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-dnr-sets-bass-quotas-at-two-noble-county-lakes/187950 "2011-05-27T11:10:23Z")
COLUMBIA CITY - As the June 3 date draws near for an experimental change in bass fishing rules at Big and Crane lakes in Noble County, DNR officials have set quotas on how many bass they want anglers to take out this sum… --- ## [Portage gains Clean Marina designation ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/portage-gains-clean-marina-designation/187262)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/portage-gains-clean-marina-designation/187262 "2011-05-14T11:10:17Z")
The Portage Public Marina has been designated as a Clean Marina by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the fourth such designation in the Hoosier State’s Lake Michigan region. The Indiana Clean Marina Program i… --- ## [Indiana DNR to set bass fishing quotas at two Noble County lakes ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-dnr-to-set-bass-fishing-quotas-at-two-noble-county-lakes/186488)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-dnr-to-set-bass-fishing-quotas-at-two-noble-county-lakes/186488 "2011-04-30T11:10:15Z")
COLUMBIA CITY - DNR fisheries biologists have started sampling for largemouth bass at Big and Crane lakes in southwestern Noble County to establish quotas on how many bass anglers can remove from each lake this summer. B… --- ## [BFLs Hoosiers on Lake Monroe ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bfls-hoosiers-on-lake-monroe/186214)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bfls-hoosiers-on-lake-monroe/186214 "2011-04-26T11:10:18Z")
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Monroe April 30 for the first of five stops in the Hoosier Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $… --- ## [Hovey and Dogwood lakes open to more boaters ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hovey-and-dogwood-lakes-open-to-more-boaters/185816)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hovey-and-dogwood-lakes-open-to-more-boaters/185816 "2011-04-19T11:10:10Z")
More boaters can use Hovey Lake and Dogwood Lake now. The horsepower limit on the size of outboard motor permitted has been removed. Now, boaters with 10-horsepower motors and larger are allowed on the two lakes, locate… --- ## [Boaters Urged to Avoid Ohio River for "Thunder Over Louisville" Event ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boaters-urged-to-avoid-ohio-river-for-thunder-over-louisville-event/185659)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boaters-urged-to-avoid-ohio-river-for-thunder-over-louisville-event/185659 "2011-04-16T11:10:12Z")
Indiana conservation officers are encouraging boaters to stay off the Ohio River for Saturday’s Thunder Over Louisville event due to predicted high water and potentially dangerous conditions. The National Weather Servic… --- ## [Indiana Families Can Learn to Fish Starting April 16 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-families-can-learn-to-fish-starting-april-16/185430)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-families-can-learn-to-fish-starting-april-16/185430 "2011-04-12T11:10:16Z")
Family Learn to Fish workshops will be offered on the third Saturday of most months at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis, beginning April 16. The workshops, which run from 9 a.m. to noon, offer families the chanc… --- ## [Family Learn to Fish at Fort Harrison State Park, pass it on ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/family-learn-to-fish-at-fort-harrison-state-park-pass-it-on/185431)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/family-learn-to-fish-at-fort-harrison-state-park-pass-it-on/185431 "2011-04-12T11:10:16Z")
If you’re already an angler, consider sharing this information with a friend or family who will be in the Indianapolis area and hasn’t been hooked yet. Family Learn to Fish workshops will be offered on the third Saturda… --- ## [Firewood policy changes for campers and picnickers ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/firewood-policy-changes-for-campers-and-picnickers/184781)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/firewood-policy-changes-for-campers-and-picnickers/184781 "2011-03-30T11:10:15Z")
To better protect your forests from harmful diseases and pests, the DNR has a new firewood policy. You can bring firewood into a state park, reservoir, state forest or state fish & wildlife area but only if it is: "¢ ki… --- ## [Walleyes abound in Indianas Sylvan and Winona lakes ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/walleyes-abound-in-indianas-sylvan-and-winona-lakes/184207)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/walleyes-abound-in-indianas-sylvan-and-winona-lakes/184207 "2011-03-18T11:10:13Z")
COLUMBIA CITY - Anglers could catch more walleyes than ever before at two northeast Indiana lakes this spring. According to the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), Sylvan Lake in Rome City and Winona Lake in Warsaw… --- ## [Monthly family fishing program at Fort Harrison State Park starts Saturday ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/monthly-family-fishing-program-at-fort-harrison-state-park-starts-saturday/184208)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/monthly-family-fishing-program-at-fort-harrison-state-park-starts-saturday/184208 "2011-03-18T11:10:13Z")
Family Learn to Fish Day workshops will be offered on the third Saturday of most months at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis beginning March 19. The workshops, which run from 9 a.m. to noon, offer families the ch… --- ## [Indiana plans to keep boat ramps on Manitou open this year ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-plans-to-keep-boat-ramps-on-manitou-open-this-year/184078)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-plans-to-keep-boat-ramps-on-manitou-open-this-year/184078 "2011-03-16T11:10:16Z")
More boaters can use Lake Manitou this year. The DNR has no plans to temporarily close boat ramps, something it’s done for spring/summer portions of the past four years. The reason for the closures has been the presenc… --- ## [Indiana to Mass Market Chinook Fishing ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-to-mass-market-chinook-fishing/183284)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/indiana-to-mass-market-chinook-fishing/183284 "2011-03-02T12:10:12Z")
A program aimed at improving the restoration and management of Great Lakes fish communities is coming to Indiana this spring. The Great Lakes Mass Marking Program will kick into full swing in mid-March when the Indiana … --- ## [DNR sets up shop at Indy outdoor shows ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dnr-sets-up-shop-at-indy-outdoor-shows/182732)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dnr-sets-up-shop-at-indy-outdoor-shows/182732 "2011-02-18T12:10:20Z")
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will have a strong presence at the 57th Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show and the 14th Indiana Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl Expo that open Friday at the Ind… --- ## [Muskie stocking program to end at Loon Lake ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/muskie-stocking-program-to-end-at-loon-lake/181763)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/muskie-stocking-program-to-end-at-loon-lake/181763 "2011-01-29T12:10:13Z")
In a move to better allocate muskies produced in Indiana state fish hatcheries, the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) plans to end its 32-year muskie stocking program at Loon Lake in Whitley County. The DNR first … [Previous page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/indiana-fishing-forum/indiana-fishing-news/164.md) [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/indiana-fishing-forum/indiana-fishing-news/164.md?page=2)