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Fort Wayne, IN Fishing Trip — September

Your Fort Wayne, IN Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 58°F0.5" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

5 species
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

September Weather in Fort Wayne

79°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Fort Wayne

No guides are based in Fort Wayne, but these guides operate nearby.

Webster Lake Guide Service - Webster Lake Guide Service
Webster Lake Guide Service

Webster Lake Guide Service

4.9(34)Top Rated

Powerful and elusive, the muskellunge — referred to by many as “the fish of 10,000 casts” — has provided both a challenging yet gratifying fishing experience for anglers across the country. Since the fall of 1994, Chae Dolsen has had the pleasure of fishing these incomparable beasts. And since 2000, Dolsen’s Webster Lake Guide Service

freshwaterMuskie
North Webster, Indiana
Penrod & Reel Guide Service - Penrod & Reel Guide Service
Penrod & Reel Guide Service

Penrod & Reel Guide Service

5(22)Top Rated
Warsaw, Indiana
Gills 'N' Bills - Gills 'N' Bills
Gills 'N' Bills

Gills 'N' Bills

5(3)Top Rated

Veteran hunts

Columbia City, Indiana
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Rainbow Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Indiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 18+. Trout/salmon stamp required for designated waters.

Buy License Online — Indiana

Species Regulations

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the bag limit is 5 trout per day with no more than 1 being a brown trout. Some streams are stocked with trout and have special regulations.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In the Ohio River, the bag limit is 5 walleye, sauger, or hybrids in aggregate. Consult the Indiana Fishing Guide for specific regulations on certain bodies of water.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the minimum size limit is 14 inches. Some bodies of water may have specific regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Some streams have special regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

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