Indiana DNR reference
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Indiana Fishing Guides and Charters
DNR-licensed guides and Lake Michigan charter captains, with the waters each one lists.
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Guides
Hiring a fishing guide or charter in Indiana
Indiana requires a fishing guide license from the DNR for anyone taking another person fishing for hire on public water, Lake Michigan included. Most listings below come from the DNR licensed fishing guides list, which prints business names and phone numbers; a handful of Lake Michigan charters come from tourism and directory listings.
Waters are shown as each guide lists them. No home addresses are printed. Call ahead: a listing shows a licensed business, not its schedule or prices.
77listings
41charters
36fishing guides
67on the DNR licensed list
Charters
Indiana charter captains and services
| Business | Type, city, phone | Waters listed |
|---|---|---|
| Angry Pirate Fishing Charters, LLC | charter, (815) 546-2671 | Lake Michigan |
| Bite Me Fishing Charters LLC | charter, (219) 545-2265 | Lake Michigan |
| Boatre Dame Charters | charter, (765) 586-3174 | Lake Michigan |
| Brother Nature Charters | charter, (219) 394-2123 | Lake Michigan |
| Canadian Fly-In Fishing | charter, Michigan City, (219) 872-8849 | |
| Captain Q Charters | charter, Portage, (219) 869-0297 | Lake Michigan |
| Chicago Bass Fishing LLC | charter, (773) 733-3889 | Lake Michigan |
| Chucks Guide Service | charter, (937) 733-2966 | Brookville Lake, Prairie Creek Reservoir, Summit Lake, Lake Michigan |
| Cloud Nine Fishing Charters | charter, Michigan City, (219) 898-5090 | Lake Michigan |
| Collegiate Bass Anglers Associates | charter, Plymouth, (574) 936-3458 | |
| Fin Addict Charter Fishing | charter, (219) 331-5377 | Lake Michigan, Salt Creek, Little Calumet, Trail Creek, St. Joseph River |
| FinFire Fishing | charter, (219) 898-3602 | Lake Michigan |
| Fire Drill Charters | charter, Michigan City, (219) 898-8111 | Lake Michigan |
| Fish Master | charter, (317) 945-3293 | Lake Michigan, Portage Indiana |
| Fish On LLC | charter, (574) 292-1805 | Lake Michigan |
| Fisher of Men Salmon Charters | charter, (574) 386-2372 | Lake Michigan |
| Fishin' Shedd | charter, Bloomington, (812) 837-9474 | |
| Fowl Hooked Charters | charter, (219) 789-2886 | Lake Michigan |
| Grab Your Fly Charters | charter, (630) 866-1964 | Lake Michigan |
| Great Lakes Finsanity Sport Fishing Charters | charter, (269) 612-7726 | Lake Michigan |
| Heath Wagner Fishing | charter, (260) 585-2389 | Northern IN lakes, Lake Michigan |
| Just 1 More Charters | charter, (219) 871-4803 | Lake Michigan |
| King Seeker Charters | charter, (815) 641-0276 | Lake Michigan |
| M & M Charters | charter, (219) 395-4049 | Lake Michigan |
| Nauti Lady Fishing Charters | charter, (574) 354-7288 | Lake Michigan & St. Joe River |
| Penrod & Reel Guide Service LLC | charter, (574) 551-6598 | Lake Michigan, St Joseph River, Pike Lake, Winona Lake, Chapman Lake |
| RS Charters, LLC | charter, (219) 688-3593 | Lake Michigan |
| Rainmaker Charters | charter, Portage, (219) 762-9336 | |
| Rodeo Charter LLC | charter, (219) 898-1474 | Lake Michigan |
| SchellFish Charter | charter, (708) 372-8201 | Lake Michigan |
| Sea King Charters | charter, Granger, (269) 208-5064 | |
| Secret Place Fishing Charters | charter, (219) 878-3362 | Lake Michigan |
| Speakeasy Fishing Charter | charter, (219) 608-4027 | Lake Michigan |
| Sportsmen Charters | charter, (231) 206-2820 | Lake Michigan |
| Telltales LLC | charter, (708) 439-7316 | Lake Michigan |
| Tightline Charters | charter, (219) 898-6312 | Lake Michigan |
| Top Dog Charters | charter, (312) 316-7484 | Lake Michigan, all tributaries |
| Triplecatch Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charters | charter, Lake Station, (219) 588-5929 | Lake Michigan |
| Whitecap Outfitters LLC | charter, (219) 730-9135 | Lake Michigan |
| Wicked Adventures, LLC | charter, (219) 771-7885 | Lake Michigan |
| Wild Dog Good Guyde Service | charter, (847) 420-3046 | Lake Michigan, Wolf, Maxinkukee, Barbee Chain, Tippecanoe Chain |
Indiana DNR licensed fishing guides list and directory listings, read November 5, 2026.
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Indiana inland fishing guides
| Business | Type, city, phone | Waters listed |
|---|---|---|
| Anglin Outdoors | fishing guide, (574) 210-2844 | Northern IN lakes, rivers, St. Joseph River |
| Bourbon Country Outfitter LLC | fishing guide, (859) 967-6047 | Whitewater River |
| Broken Nock Bowfishing | fishing guide, (812) 699-9607 | White River, Patoka Lake, Cagles Mill Lake, Monroe |
| Brookville Lake Guide Service | fishing guide, (765) 265-3238 | Brookville Lake |
| Dixon Guide Service | fishing guide, (317) 908-8984 | White River, Sugar Creek, Eagle Creek, Tippecanoe River |
| FightNFlies | fishing guide, (317) 847-9141 | White River, Eagle Creek, Sugar Creek |
| Get Hooked Charters | fishing guide, (574) 361-8886 | St Joseph River |
| Gills N Bills | fishing guide, (260) 413-3250 | All lakes in Whitley, Steuben, Noble, Kosciusko, LaGrange |
| Go Fishin' with Clint, LLC | fishing guide, (217) 369-4042 | Central Indiana, Lilly Lake, Krannert Park Lake, Delaware Lake, Fall Creek |
| Good Time Charter, LLC | fishing guide, (812) 821-3368 | Inland waters, Cagles Mill Lake, Monroe Lake |
| H3 Outdoors | fishing guide, (768) 620-8364 | Inland lakes, rivers |
| Humes Outdoors | fishing guide, (812) 870-8359 | Wabash River, Raccoon Lake, White River |
| Indiana Fishing Adventures | fishing guide, Indianapolis, (317) 577-5636 | |
| Isaacs Guiding Service | fishing guide, (765) 265-5317 | Brookville Lake, Summit Lake, Prairie Creek Reservoir, Monroe Lake |
| Little Miami River Outfitters | fishing guide, (513) 714-5366 | White Water River, Brookville Tailwater, Brookville Lake |
| MJ's Sport Fishing Charters, LLC | fishing guide, (574) 607-1978 | St. Joseph River |
| McCloud's Guide Service | fishing guide, (317) 998-3466 | Brookville Lake |
| Mike's Fly Fishing Guide Service | fishing guide, (219) 765-3860 | Eagle Creek, Sugar Creek, White River, Tippecanoe River |
| Monsters on the Maumee, LLC | fishing guide, (419) 966-1120 | Lake James, Jimmerson Lake, Snow Lake, Little Otter, Big Otter |
| Musky Crush Guide Service | fishing guide, (574) 268-1115 | Webster, Tippecanoe, Barbee Chain, Skinner, Bruce |
| Musky Psycho Guide Service | fishing guide, (708) 259-9809 | Kosciusko County, Musky Lakes, Bruce Lake, Webster, Tippy |
| Nick Leisure Guide Service | fishing guide, (765) 432-1088 | Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, Kokomo Lake, Monroe Lake, Brookville Lake |
| Oxbow Craftsmen | fishing guide, (812) 550-8340 | All inland lakes, streams, rivers |
| Ripple Guide Service | fishing guide, (574) 993-7453 | St. Joseph River, Yellow River, Tippecanoe River, Lake Webster & Lake Bruce |
| Ripple Guides | fishing guide, (616) 826-8063 | St. Joseph River System |
| Scott's Last Cast | fishing guide, (269) 228-6371 | Webster, Barbee chain, Tippecanoe, Loon, Upper Long Lakes |
| Smallmouth Pursuit Guide Co | fishing guide, (765) 366-7796 | Sugar Creek, Tippecanoe River, White River |
| Sugar Creek Anglers | fishing guide, (765) 401-6034 | Sugar Creek, Tippecanoe River, Wildcat Creek |
| Sweet Creek Smallmouth | fishing guide, (765) 366-0407 | Sugar Creek, Tippecanoe River, White River |
| The Obsession Outdoors | fishing guide, (502) 548-6886 | Ohio River, its tributaries |
| Top 2% Guide Services LLC | fishing guide, (573) 418-2148 | Hardy Lake, Versailles Lake, Brookville Lake, Ohio River Tribs, Tanners Creek |
| Twin Eagles Catfish Charters | fishing guide, (812) 719-6777 | Ohio River |
| Two Forks Guide Service, LLC | fishing guide, (317) 223-6590 | Eagle Creek, Fall Creek, Flat Rock, Sugar Creek, Tippecanoe |
| Voirol Charters | fishing guide, (574) 377-8892 | Clear Lake, St. Joe River, Wawasee, James Chain, George |
| White River Guide Service | fishing guide, (317) 691-7388 | White River, Wabash River, Patoka Lake, Lake Monroe, Lake Lemon |
| Wiper Sniper Fishing | fishing guide, (812) 606-2109 | Monroe, Patoka Lakes |
Indiana DNR licensed fishing guides list, read November 5, 2026.
Waters
Indiana waters guides list most often
Before the trip
Licenses and rules for a guided Indiana day
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon in Lake Michigan and its tributaries also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
Lake Michigan charters fish under the five salmon and trout bag; inland trips follow the statewide chart and any special water line.
Photos
Lake and stream scenes for Indiana Fishing Guides and Charters
Photo: LouisvilleUSACE, CC BY 2.0
Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0 1.0
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0 1.0
Answers
Indiana guide and charter questions
Does a fishing guide need a license in Indiana?
Yes. Taking someone sport fishing for hire on public water, including Lake Michigan, requires a DNR fishing guide license.
How many Indiana guides and charters are listed here?
77 in all: 41 charter services plus 36 inland guides.
Where do Lake Michigan charters leave from?
Mostly Michigan City, Portage and the Hammond and East Chicago marinas, per the listings.
Which inland water do Indiana guides list most?
Lake Michigan, named by 35 listings.
Do I still need my own license on a charter?
Yes if you are 18 or older; the guide’s license does not cover clients, and salmon or trout need the stamp.
Why are guide addresses missing?
Many DNR-listed guides work from home, so only business names, cities, phones and websites are printed.
Are prices or schedules listed?
No; call the business directly.
How do I add or correct a listing?
Use the contact page; corrections go into the data file and the page is rebuilt.