Monroe City, IN Fishing Trip — October
Your Monroe City, IN Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
3 Guides Near Monroe City
No guides are based in Monroe City, 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
Peak
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 inshore Fishing
- 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
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.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.