White Bass in Indiana
DNR limits, the state record and Indiana waters for white bass.
- 12 a daybag
- 4 lb. 3 oz.record
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Indiana white bass at a glance
Look up "White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass" in the statewide table of the Indiana guide for the white bass bag. The daily figure reads: 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass. Size line: No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches.
The Indiana Record Fish Program lists 4 lb. 3 oz. as the top white bass, from Lake Freeman in 1965. Start with Monroe Lake, Patoka Lake and Brookville Lake; 14 Indiana water pages list it.
White Bass (Morone chrysops), Moronidae (temperate basses).
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| Where | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| statewide | White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| 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.
How Lake Michigan and Ohio River rows treat white bass
| 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.
The state-record white bass
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lb. 3 oz. | Lake Freeman | Carroll County | 1965 |
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.
Hoosier waters naming white bass
- Monroe Lake10,750 acres, Monroe County
- Patoka Lake8,800 acres, Crawford County
- Brookville Lake4,364 acres (NHD outline area), Franklin County
- Salamonie Lake2,874 acres (NHD outline area), Wabash County
- Mississinewa Lake2,160 acres (NHD outline area), Wabash County
- Lake Freeman1,569 acres (NHD outline area), White County
- Lake Lemon1,454 acres (NHD outline area), Monroe County
- Morse Reservoir1,440 acres (NHD outline area), Hamilton County
- Eagle Creek Reservoir1,128 acres (NHD outline area), Marion County
- J. Edward Roush Lake298 acres (NHD outline area), Huntington County
- Versailles Lake178 acres (NHD outline area), Ripley County
- Huntingburg Lake164 acres (NHD outline area), Dubois County
- Little Chapman LakeKosciusko County
- Little Pike LakeKosciusko County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Close relatives of Indiana white bass
- Striped Bass2 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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What the banks by White Bass look like
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Hoosier angler questions on white bass
What does the Indiana guide allow for white bass per day?
Daily: 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass. Size: No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches.
How heavy is Indiana's white bass record?
Lake Freeman produced it in 1965: 4 lb. 3 oz.
Which Indiana waters hold white bass?
Monroe Lake, Patoka Lake and Brookville Lake lead a list of 14 Indiana pages.
Which Indiana waters change the white bass rule?
None of the special waters mention it by name; general gear rules still apply.
Do Indiana hatcheries raise white bass?
Only older rows: the last year listed is 1984.
Must a visitor buy a license for Indiana white bass?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
How does the DNR list white bass scientifically?
Morone chrysops; family Moronidae (temperate basses), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Do Free Fishing Days cover white bass?
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). Limits still apply on those days.
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