Fishing Charters in Indiana

Browse fishing charters in Indiana that can help you catch steelhead.

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

Best Time to Catch Steelhead

Peak season: April, May, October. Also good: March, June, September, November. Right now in February, activity is fair.

Moderate activity. Steelhead can be caught but may require more effort and local knowledge.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Various

Steelhead is a popular gamefish species.

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Steelhead in Burns Harbor.

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.

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