Tiger Muskellunge in Indiana
Where tiger muskellunge swim in Indiana, and what may be kept.
- 1 a daybag
- 24 lb.record
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Sizing up Indiana tiger muskellunge
The Indiana regulations guide files tiger muskellunge under "Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge" in its statewide chart. What the guide prints for the day: 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge. On length the row says: 36 inches.
DNR record keepers show 24 lb. for tiger muskellunge: Wolf Lake, 1995. It turns up on 20 Indiana water pages, Patoka Lake, Mississinewa Lake and Hardy Lake first. Its rule changes on 3 waters, Backwater Lake and Kiser Lake among them.
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| Where | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| statewide | Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge | 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge | 36 inches |
| Ohio River main stem | Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 2, any combination of muskellunge or tiger muskellunge | 30 inches |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Where tiger muskellunge rules differ on Indiana's border waters
| Water | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River | Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 2, any combination of muskellunge or tiger muskellunge | 30 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.
Local tiger muskellunge rules in the Indiana guide
| Water as printed | County | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Backwater Lake | Kosciusko | 44-inch minimum size |
| Kiser Lake | Kosciusko | 44-inch minimum size |
| Webster Lake | Kosciusko | 44-inch minimum size |
Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Indiana's top tiger muskellunge by weight
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 lb. | Wolf Lake | Lake County | 1995 |
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.
Where tiger muskellunge are listed in Indiana
- Patoka Lake8,800 acres, Crawford County
- Mississinewa Lake2,160 acres (NHD outline area), Wabash County
- Hardy Lake741 acres, Scott County
- Kokomo Reservoir458 acres (NHD outline area), Howard County
- Wolf Lake (Lake County)438 acres (NHD outline area), Lake County
- Adams Lake302 acres (NHD outline area), LaGrange County
- Blue Lake246 acres (NHD outline area), Whitley County
- Versailles Lake178 acres (NHD outline area), Ripley County
- Atwood Lake171 acres (NHD outline area), LaGrange County
- Huntingburg Lake164 acres (NHD outline area), Dubois County
- Middlefork Reservoir154 acres (NHD outline area), Wayne County
- Skinner Lake130 acres (NHD outline area), Noble County
- High Lake122 acres (NHD outline area), Noble County
- South Mud Lake103 acres (NHD outline area), Fulton County
- Heaton Lake91 acres (NHD outline area), Elkhart County
- Ball Lake89 acres (NHD outline area), Steuben County
- Deer Creek LakePerry County
- Jones LakeNoble County
- Plover/Sandpiper PitBartholomew County
- Saint Joseph River (Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties)Elkhart County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
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Snapshots of the water by Tiger Muskellunge
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Indiana tiger muskellunge, asked and answered
How many tiger muskellunge can go home from an Indiana lake?
It reads 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge; the length column says 36 inches.
When was the Indiana tiger muskellunge record set?
24 lb., landed at Wolf Lake in 1995.
Where do tiger muskellunge live in Indiana?
It is named on 20 pages, Patoka Lake, Mississinewa Lake and Hardy Lake among them.
Is the tiger muskellunge rule the same on every Indiana water?
3 waters print their own wording, such as Backwater Lake.
Has the Indiana DNR stocked tiger muskellunge?
No stocking row names it.
Is one Indiana license enough for tiger muskellunge?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
What is the Latin name the DNR gives tiger muskellunge?
The DNR list read for this site prints no scientific name for it.
When can Indiana residents fish tiger muskellunge without a license?
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). The daily bag still counts.
Plan a Hoosier trip for tiger muskellunge
The lakes linked above show piers and ramps.