How many fishing poles are you allowed to fish with in Indiana?
three poles
Hooks for Pole Fishing or Hand Lines You may not fish with more than three poles or hand lines at a time. Each line may have no more than three single- or multi-pronged hooks, three artificial lures, or a combination of hooks and artificial lures.
Do you have to have a fishing license to fish on private property in Indiana?
Exemptions: Landowners or lessees of farmland who farm that land and are residents of Indiana are not required to obtain a permit while hunting, fishing, or trapping on the land they own or lease. A license is also NOT required for the landowner’s or lessee’s spouse or children living with them.
Is night fishing illegal in Indiana?
Is it legal to use a light to attract minnows at night to fish for crappie? Yes, use of lights is allowed. There are no restrictions on fishing hours. Some lakes do have restrictions on boat speeds during certain hours.
Are treble hooks legal in Indiana?
In Indiana, double and treble hooks are allowed only on artificial lures and shall not exceed 3/8 inch from point to shank. Some rivers in Indiana only allow treble hooks on artificial lures.
Is there a limit on bluegill in Indiana?
The most common bag limit is 25 bluegills, which Indiana implemented statewide in 1961.
Are treble hooks illegal in Indiana?
Is it illegal to catch fish with your hands in Indiana?
It’s also illegal to catch fish in Indiana using your bare hands, a firearm or an electric current.
Is noodling legal in Indiana?
In Indiana, the eastern snapping turtle, the smooth softshell turtle and the spiny softshell turtle are considered game species and can be taken by noodling (sometimes called fingering). It also is legal to catch those turtles with nets, traps and hooks. All that is required is a hunting or fishing license.
Is chumming legal in Indiana?
It is legal to use native species of snails as bait for fishing. There are some exotic species of snails that would not be legal to use, but native snails found in the lake could be used as bait. Secondly, the DNR does not prohibit a person from chumming when fishing.
Is there a size limit on crappie in Indiana?
Management. Many states have crappie regulations such as a reduced bag limit or minimum length limits. Indiana has a 25 fish daily bag limit but does not have statewide crappie size regulation.
What is the fine for fishing without a license in Indiana?
This offense is punished by 60 days of jail and a penalty of $500 fine. If there is a constant violation of the rule of fishing with a license, the conservation officer can seize any property they find reasonable.
Does Indiana have a lifetime fishing license?
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is no longer selling lifetime licenses (except the Senior Fish for Life License).
Do you need a fishing license for catch and release in Indiana?
On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters. All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing.
Can you drink while fishing in Indiana?
In Indiana it is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is also illegal for boat/PWC owners to allow anyone else to operate their boat or PWC while that person is intoxicated.