Shore fishing. Boat fishing. Ice fishing. Indiana Dunes Country offers plenty of options for those looking to make a big catch. Every season offers something different, from salmon runs in spring and fall, to winter ice fishing on inland lakes, to deep offshore fishing in the summer. Bring your boat, rent one, or hire a charter for an unforgettable experience fishing in the waters of Indiana Dunes Country. Browse local fishing spots
“Northwest Indiana and the easy access to Lake Michigan fishing is something only a few states can offer. Being able to fish on such a vast fresh water fishery that allows so many different types of fish, from pan to sport fish, is an unbelievable experience. From the beginner to the avid sportsman, Northwest Indiana offers much more than just your ordinary pond or inland lake!”
Check out some fishing highlights before you plan your trip, and stay updated on the latest water and weather conditions
Use discount code Indiana Dunes fishing at time of booking (Two-night stay minimum) to receive 20% off the standard hotel rate. Our hotels can also provide you an extra-early breakfast, snacks to go, coffee for your Thermos and well-lit parking lots for your boat.
Hawthorne Park offers a peaceful, well-maintained place to stop, stretch, and...Read More
For more than 60 years, herons nested here along Little Calumet River. Though...Read More
The largest park in the Portage Park system, 256-acre Imagination Glen Park is...Read More
This gem of a wildlife area conserves 8,062 acres of wetland, upland, and...Read More
Designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, 4,199-acre...Read More
One of the most well-known waterways in the Lower Great Lakes Region, the...Read More
Lake Etta, like all parks, is a program unto itself. It is especially designed...Read More
The southern shore of Lake Michigan is a premier paddling destination, with...Read More
This park in the steel mill town of Burns Harbor features a lifeguarded...Read More
LaPorte is home to a unique lake system that provides a wonderful series of...Read More
Photographs Copyright: Lynea Hinchman, Brad Bumgardner, Christine Livingston
Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches, more than 70 miles of hiking trails, and more than 350 species of birds? Explore the Indiana Dunes, then shake off the sand south of the dunes with great lodging, dining, shopping, and attractions.