Paddlefish in Indiana
paddlefish under the 2026-2027 Indiana guide.
- no statewide rowbag
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What the DNR prints on paddlefish
Nothing in the statewide part of the Indiana guide names paddlefish. Rules printed for single lakes and streams can still cover it.
No Indiana record, stocking row or water page here is tied to it so far.
Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), Polyodontidae (paddlefishes).
How many paddlefish an Indiana angler may keep
| Where | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| all Indiana waters | Paddlefish | May not be taken on a sport fishing license; all paddlefish caught with sport fishing gear must be released | no size limit |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Paddlefish, on camera
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What Hoosiers ask about paddlefish
What is the statewide paddlefish limit in Indiana?
No statewide row is printed for it; a water's own entry may still apply.
Does the DNR list a record paddlefish?
The Indiana Record Fish Program lists no record for it.
Which Indiana pages here mention paddlefish?
No Indiana lake page lists it at this point.
Where does the paddlefish rule change in Indiana?
Special water entries do not name it; posted rules on a water still apply.
Were paddlefish stocked in Indiana recently?
The dashboard leaves it out.
Which Indiana license covers paddlefish?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Which family do paddlefish belong to in Indiana?
Polyodon spathula; family Polyodontidae (paddlefishes), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Which days are license-free for paddlefish?
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). Size and bag rules stay in force.
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Each water above has its ramps and special rules on its own page.