Saugeye in Indiana
Guide rows, record weight and lakes holding Indiana saugeye.
- 6 a daybag
- 8 lb. 8 oz.record
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Indiana saugeye, the essentials
The 2026-2027 Indiana guide covers saugeye on its statewide line "Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger". The guide's daily entry: 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger. Length, per the guide: For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit.
In 1999, Scottsburg Reservoir gave up the state saugeye record of 8 lb. 8 oz. Cecil M Harden Lake, Kokomo Reservoir and Lake Sullivan top a list of 12 Indiana pages where the DNR names it. 3 waters have their own wording for it, Huntingburg Lake and Glenn Flint Lake first. DNR hatcheries put 1,954,189 into 7 waters from 2016 on, per the dashboard.
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| Where | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| statewide | Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Ohio River main stem | Walleye, sauger and saugeye | 6, any combination of walleye, sauger, or hybrid walleye | 14 inches |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
saugeye on Lake Michigan and the Ohio River
| Water | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River | Walleye, sauger and saugeye | 6, any combination of walleye, sauger, or hybrid walleye | 14 inches |
Lake Michigan and Ohio River rows as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
saugeye, lake by lake
| Water as printed | County | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingburg Lake | Dubois | 14-inch minimum size |
| Glenn Flint Lake | Putnam | 14-inch minimum size |
| Sullivan Lake | Sullivan | 14-inch minimum size |
Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Record saugeye in the DNR program
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 lb. 8 oz. | Scottsburg Reservoir | Scott County | 1999 |
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 saugeye on the DNR list
- Cecil M Harden Lake1,674 acres (NHD outline area), Parke County
- Kokomo Reservoir458 acres (NHD outline area), Howard County
- Lake Sullivan400 acres (NHD outline area), Sullivan County
- Glenn Flint Lake360 acres (NHD outline area), Putnam County
- Pike Lake257 acres (NHD outline area), Kosciusko County
- Versailles Lake178 acres (NHD outline area), Ripley County
- Huntingburg Lake164 acres (NHD outline area), Dubois County
- Scottsburg Reservoir119 acres (NHD outline area), Scott County
- Clare Lake42 acres (NHD outline area), Huntington County
- Dale City Reservoir39 acres (NHD outline area), Spencer County
- Bass PitPike County
- Koteewi LakeHamilton County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Recent saugeye releases in Indiana
| Water as listed | Fish since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Huntingburg Lake | 730,422 |
| Cecil M Harden Lake | 594,118 |
| Sullivan, Lake | 276,294 |
| Glenn Flint Lake | 224,180 |
| Cedar Lake (Lake) | 115,725 |
| Koteewi Lake | 7,000 |
| Clare Lake | 6,450 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
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Glacial lakes, quarry pits and creek bends near Saugeye, photographed
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saugeye in Indiana, reader questions
What is the daily bag for saugeye in Indiana?
Statewide, the guide prints: 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger; size: For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit.
Which Indiana water produced the top saugeye?
The program shows 8 lb. 8 oz. from Scottsburg Reservoir, 1999.
What Indiana lake should I try for saugeye?
Try Cecil M Harden Lake, Kokomo Reservoir and Lake Sullivan, out of 12.
Are there special regulation waters for saugeye?
The guide names 3 waters; Huntingburg Lake is one.
Which Indiana waters got saugeye from the DNR?
Since 2016, 1,954,189 across 7 waters; latest row 2026.
What does the DNR require to fish for saugeye?
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 saugeye?
The Fishes of Indiana list read here gives none.
Are Indiana free days open to saugeye 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.
Go after Indiana saugeye
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