Indiana · USA
Hamilton Lake
- Region
- Indiana, USA
- Regulation zone
- Indiana statewide regulations
Species in Hamilton Lake
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Brook Silverside
Brown Bullhead
Common Carp
Gizzard Shad
Largemouth Bass
Longnose Gar
Northern Pike
Pumpkinseed
Redear Sunfish
Redfin Pickerel
Warmouth
White Sucker
Yellow Bullhead
Yellow Perch
Tap a species for Bump Board's full tactics guide.
Seasons & limits — Indiana statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Open all year (no closed season) unless a special water rule applies | No daily bag limit, no size limit (exception: J.C. Murphey Lake) | — |
| Redear Sunfish | Open all year (no closed season) unless a special water rule applies | Daily bag 25, no size limit (exception: J.C. Murphey Lake) | — |
| Crappie (Black and White) | Open all year (no closed season) unless a special water rule applies | Daily bag 25, no size limit (9 inch minimum at Dogwood Lake and Hardy Lake; aggregate limit at J.C. Murphey Lake) | — |
| Northern Pike | Open all year (no closed season) unless a special water rule applies | Daily bag 3, 24 inch minimum size, no more than 1 over 30 inches (exceptions at Hamilton Lake) | — |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year (no closed season) unless a special water rule applies | No daily bag limit, no size limit (15 per day on Lake Michigan) | — |
| Bullhead | Open all year (no closed season) unless a special water rule applies | No daily bag limit, no size limit | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Northern Pike: up to 6 per day; no minimum size limit; no more than 1 per day over 30 inches
More Indiana lakes
Species: Indiana state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.