Silver Carp in Indiana
Bag, record and water pages for Indiana silver carp.
- no statewide rowbag
- 15 lb. 8 oz.record
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silver carp in the Hoosier State
Silver Carp get no line of their own in the Indiana statewide chart. Gear and harvest lines written for one water still apply to it there.
Indiana's record silver carp weighed 15 lb. 8 oz., taken at West Fork White River in 2003.
Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), Xenocyprididae (sharpbellies).
Where the Indiana silver carp record came from
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 lb. 8 oz. | West Fork White River | Greene County | 2003 |
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.
More fish near silver carp on the family tree
- Bighead Carpno statewide row
- Grass Carpno statewide row
- Common Carpno statewide row
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Lakes and stream bends close to Silver Carp, in pictures
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Questions about Indiana silver carp
Is there a daily cap on Indiana silver carp?
The statewide chart is silent on it; local lines may still apply.
Where was the Indiana silver carp record caught?
The DNR lists 15 lb. 8 oz. (West Fork White River, 2003).
Which Indiana lakes list silver carp?
None of the Indiana lake or stream pages carry it at present.
Do any Indiana waters set their own silver carp rule?
The special waters list leaves it alone.
Is silver carp on the DNR stocking dashboard?
It is not on the stocking dashboard.
Which DNR license lets me keep silver carp?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
What family holds silver carp on the DNR fish list?
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix; family Xenocyprididae (sharpbellies), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Is a license needed for silver carp on a free day?
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). Every other rule still applies.
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