Lake Trout Fishing in Indiana

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Lake Michigan is home to offshore fishing without heading to the ocean; our game fish include Coho, Kings, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.

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Michigan City, Indiana

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Lake Trout are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

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Lake Trout

Various

Lake Trout fishing in IN: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Beverly Shores. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Lake Trout

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Beverly Shores area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Lake Trout Fishing Regulations in Indiana

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

3 per day

Size Limit

No size limit

License Required

Freshwater fishing license

Lake trout regulations apply to Lake Michigan and its tributaries.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Indiana state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Lake Trout Fishing in Indiana

Michigan City New Point Beverly Shores Crown Point Gary

Other Popular Species in Indiana

Smallmouth Bass Walleye Rainbow Trout Northern Pike Largemouth Bass Brown Trout Crappie Coho Salmon