Merrillville, IN Fishing Trip — April
Your Merrillville, IN Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
17 Guides Near Merrillville
No guides are based in Merrillville, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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 / inshore Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
Indiana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$35
Requirements
Required for ages 18+. Trout/salmon stamp required for designated waters.
Species Regulations
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.