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North Manchester, IN Fishing Trip — February

Your North Manchester, IN Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 21°F1.5" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various

February Weather in North Manchester

36°F
Avg High
21°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

3 Guides Near North Manchester

No guides are based in North Manchester, 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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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

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

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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

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.

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.

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