Onward, IN Fishing Trip — August

Your Onward, IN Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 62°F1.5" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Onward

79°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Onward

No guides are based in Onward, 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.

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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 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.

Buy License Online — Indiana

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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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