Striped Bass in Indiana
Bag, record and water pages for Indiana striped bass.
- 2 a daybag
- 40 lb. 3.8 oz.record
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striped bass in the Hoosier State
For striped bass, the Hoosier statewide chart uses the row "Striped Bass". Daily bag in the guide: 2. Minimum length as printed: no size limit.
Indiana's record striped bass weighed 40 lb. 3.8 oz., taken at Blue River in 2023. 8 Indiana lake and stream pages here carry it; Patoka Lake, Brookville Lake and Cecil M Harden Lake lead. 684,217 went into 4 waters from 2016 onward, by DNR count.
Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), Moronidae (temperate basses).
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| Where | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| statewide | Striped Bass | 2 | no size limit |
| Ohio River main stem | Hybrid striped, striped, white and yellow bass | 30, any combination of hybrid, striped, white, or yellow bass | No more than four fish may be 15 inches or longer |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
striped bass off the dunes and along the Kentucky line
| Water | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River | Hybrid striped, striped, white and yellow bass | 30, any combination of hybrid, striped, white, or yellow bass | No more than four fish may be 15 inches or longer |
Lake Michigan and Ohio River rows as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Where the Indiana striped bass record came from
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 lb. 3.8 oz. | Blue River | Harrison County | 2023 |
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.
Indiana lakes and streams where the DNR names striped bass
- Patoka Lake8,800 acres, Crawford County
- Brookville Lake4,364 acres (NHD outline area), Franklin County
- Cecil M Harden Lake1,674 acres (NHD outline area), Parke County
- Lake Freeman1,569 acres (NHD outline area), White County
- Hardy Lake741 acres, Scott County
- Deer Creek LakePerry County
- Lake ShaferWhite County
- Blue River (Crawford and Harrison Counties)Crawford County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Where the DNR put striped bass
| Water as listed | Fish since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Brookville Lake | 398,953 |
| Cecil M Harden Lake | 214,836 |
| Patoka Lake | 63,428 |
| Hardy Lake | 7,000 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
More fish near striped bass on the family tree
- White Bass12 a day
- Yellow Bassno bag limit
- Hybrid Striped Bass12 a day
- Largemouth Bass5 a day
- Rock Bass25 a day
- Smallmouth Bass5 a day
- Spotted Bass5 a day
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Lakes and stream bends close to Striped Bass, in pictures
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Questions about Indiana striped bass
Is there a daily cap on Indiana striped bass?
Per the guide, 2; length rule: no size limit.
Where was the Indiana striped bass record caught?
The DNR lists 40 lb. 3.8 oz. (Blue River, 2023).
Which Indiana lakes list striped bass?
Begin with Patoka Lake, Brookville Lake and Cecil M Harden Lake; 8 Hoosier pages list it.
Do any Indiana waters set their own striped bass rule?
The special waters list leaves it alone.
Is striped bass on the DNR stocking dashboard?
From 2016 on, 684,217 in 4 waters; newest year 2025.
Which DNR license lets me keep striped bass?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
What family holds striped bass on the DNR fish list?
Morone saxatilis; family Moronidae (temperate basses), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Is a license needed for striped bass 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.
Line up a day on Indiana striped bass
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