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Ligonier, IN Fishing Trip — October

Your Ligonier, IN Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 47°F1.7" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in Ligonier

65°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Ligonier

No guides are based in Ligonier, 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
Ripple Guide Service - Ripple Guide Service
Ripple Guide Service

Ripple Guide Service

5(8)Top Rated
South Bend, Indiana
On Point Guide Service - On Point Guide Service
On Point Guide Service

On Point Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated
South Bend, 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

Northern Pike

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

Rainbow Trout

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

Crappie

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

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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