Fishing Guides in Bloomington, Indiana
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What's Biting in Bloomington
4 species reported in the Bloomington area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Bloomington, IN
Fishing in Bloomington in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Bloomington — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bloomington in February
1 species is active in and around Bloomington in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in March
4 species are active in and around Bloomington in March: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in April
4 species are active in and around Bloomington in April: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in May
4 species are active in and around Bloomington in May: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in June
4 species are active in and around Bloomington in June: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in July
3 species are active in and around Bloomington in July: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in August
1 species is active in and around Bloomington in August: Brown Trout. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in September
4 species are active in and around Bloomington in September: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in October
4 species are active in and around Bloomington in October: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in November
1 species is active in and around Bloomington in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bloomington's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Bloomington in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Bloomington — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Bloomington
Largemouth Bass
Bloomington, Indiana, offers some surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing for those willing to explore its reservoirs and smaller lakes. Lake Monroe, the state's largest lake, is the prime destination, but don't overlook smaller gems like Griffy Lake or Yellowwood Lake.
Full largemouth bass guide for Bloomington →Northern Pike
Targeting Northern Pike near Bloomington, Indiana, presents a unique challenge, as they aren't as prevalent as in more northern states. However, dedicated anglers can find them in Lake Monroe.
Full northern pike guide for Bloomington →Brown Trout
Finding Brown Trout near Bloomington, Indiana, requires a bit of travel, as they are not native to the immediate area. However, some streams in southern Indiana, stocked by the DNR, offer limited opportunities.
Full brown trout guide for Bloomington →Walleye
While not as renowned as some other Midwestern locations, Bloomington, Indiana offers opportunities for walleye fishing, primarily in Lake Monroe. These fish were introduced and have established a decent population.
Full walleye guide for Bloomington →Plan a Trip to Bloomington
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