Goldeye in Indiana
Guide rows, record weight and lakes holding Indiana goldeye.
- no statewide rowbag
- 2 lb. 4.8 oz.record
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Indiana goldeye, the essentials
The 18 statewide rows of the Indiana guide carry no line for goldeye. A lake-by-lake entry in the guide may still apply.
In 2008, Wabash River gave up the state goldeye record of 2 lb. 4.8 oz. Wabash River top a list of 1 Indiana pages where the DNR names it.
Goldeye (Hiodon alosoides), Hiodontidae (mooneyes).
Record goldeye in the DNR program
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lb. 4.8 oz. | Wabash River | Vermillion County | 2008 |
Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
Lakes and rivers with goldeye on the DNR list
- Wabash RiverAdams County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Kin of goldeye in Indiana water
- Mooneyeno statewide row
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Glacial lakes, quarry pits and creek bends near Goldeye, photographed
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goldeye in Indiana, reader questions
What is the daily bag for goldeye in Indiana?
The guide prints no statewide bag for it; local entries can still apply.
Which Indiana water produced the top goldeye?
The program shows 2 lb. 4.8 oz. from Wabash River, 2008.
What Indiana lake should I try for goldeye?
Try Wabash River, out of 1.
Are there special regulation waters for goldeye?
It has no named local entry; each water's general rules still hold.
Which Indiana waters got goldeye from the DNR?
The DNR lists no stocking of it.
What does the DNR require to fish for goldeye?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Which scientific name does the DNR list use for goldeye?
Hiodon alosoides; family Hiodontidae (mooneyes), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Are Indiana free days open to goldeye anglers?
The Indiana DNR set Free Fishing Days for May 10, June 6-7, and Sept. 26, 2026, for Indiana residents (no license or trout/salmon stamp needed; all other rules apply). Normal limits hold.
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