Walleye in Indiana
Guide rows, record weight and lakes holding Indiana walleye.
- 6 a daybag
- 14 lb. 4 oz.record
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Indiana walleye, the essentials
The 2026-2027 Indiana guide covers walleye 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 1974, Kankakee River gave up the state walleye record of 14 lb. 4 oz. Monroe Lake, Patoka Lake and Brookville Lake top a list of 93 Indiana pages where the DNR names it. 4 waters have their own wording for it, Bass Lake and Wolf Lake first. DNR hatcheries put 240,048,455 into 58 waters from 2016 on, per the dashboard.
Walleye (Sander vitreus), Percidae (perches and darters).
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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.
walleye 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.
walleye, lake by lake
| Water as printed | County | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake | Starke | Minimum size 14 inches |
| Wolf Lake | Lake | Minimum size 14 inches |
| Lake George | Steuben | Minimum size 15 inches |
| Wall Lake | LaGrange | Minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye |
Special regulation waters as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Record walleye in the DNR program
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 lb. 4 oz. | Kankakee River | Lake County | 1974 (tie) |
| 14 lb. 4 oz. | Tippecanoe River | Pulaski County | 1977 (tie) |
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 walleye on the DNR list
- Monroe Lake10,750 acres, Monroe County
- Patoka Lake8,800 acres, Crawford County
- Brookville Lake4,364 acres (NHD outline area), Franklin County
- Lake Wawasee3,426 acres (NHD outline area), Kosciusko County
- Salamonie Lake2,874 acres (NHD outline area), Wabash County
- Mississinewa Lake2,160 acres (NHD outline area), Wabash County
- Lake Maxinkuckee1,910 acres (NHD outline area), Marshall County
- Cecil M Harden Lake1,674 acres (NHD outline area), Parke County
- Lake Freeman1,569 acres (NHD outline area), White County
- Cagles Mill Lake1,400 acres, Owen County
- Prairie Creek Reservoir1,258 acres (NHD outline area), Delaware County
- Eagle Creek Reservoir1,128 acres (NHD outline area), Marion County
- Tippecanoe Lake840 acres (NHD outline area), Kosciusko County
- Hamilton Lake835 acres (NHD outline area), Steuben County
- Summit Lake (Henry County)819 acres (NHD outline area), Henry County
- Clear Lake (Steuben County)815 acres (NHD outline area), Steuben County
- Lake Manitou810 acres (NHD outline area), Fulton County
- Crooked Lake (Steuben County)801 acres (NHD outline area), Steuben County
- Hardy Lake741 acres, Scott County
- Sylvan Lake653 acres (NHD outline area), Noble County
- Big Chapman Lake640 acres (NHD outline area), Kosciusko County
- Dewart Lake550 acres (NHD outline area), Kosciusko County
- Big Turkey Lake470 acres (NHD outline area), LaGrange County
- Kokomo Reservoir458 acres (NHD outline area), Howard County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Recent walleye releases in Indiana
| Water as listed | Fish since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Brookville Lake | 105,752,350 |
| Monroe Lake | 62,081,887 |
| Patoka Lake | 56,731,532 |
| Bass Lake (Starke) | 5,038,583 |
| Mississinewa Walleye Rearing Pond | 2,951,600 |
| Shafer, Lake | 1,722,019 |
| Eagle Creek Reservoir | 1,316,864 |
| Cagles Mill Lake | 877,940 |
| Prairie Creek Reservoir | 531,427 |
| Bostwick Pond | 493,500 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Kin of walleye in Indiana water
- Sauger6 a day
- Yellow Perchno bag limit
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Glacial lakes, quarry pits and creek bends near Walleye, photographed
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walleye in Indiana, reader questions
What is the daily bag for walleye 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 walleye?
The program shows 14 lb. 4 oz. from Kankakee River, 1974.
What Indiana lake should I try for walleye?
Try Monroe Lake, Patoka Lake and Brookville Lake, out of 93.
Are there special regulation waters for walleye?
The guide names 4 waters; Bass Lake is one.
Which Indiana waters got walleye from the DNR?
Since 2016, 240,048,455 across 58 waters; latest row 2026.
What does the DNR require to fish for walleye?
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 walleye?
Sander vitreus; family Percidae (perches and darters), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Are Indiana free days open to walleye 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 walleye
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