Steelhead 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. Steelhead are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

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Steelhead

Various

Steelhead 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 Steelhead

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.

Steelhead Fishing Regulations in Indiana

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

3 per day

Size Limit

No size limit

License Required

Freshwater fishing license with a trout and salmon stamp

Steelhead regulations apply to Lake Michigan and its tributaries. The bag limit may contain no more than 1 fish over 28 inches.

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

Popular Cities for Steelhead Fishing in Indiana

Michigan City Beverly Shores Crown Point New Point Gary

Other Popular Species in Indiana

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