The Indiana part of Lake Michigan has some outstanding fishing available. Whether you want to target, salmon, trout, smallmouth bass or perch, you can target good numbers and trophy fish of all species throughout the spring through fall fishing season here.
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana. The city is located along Lake Michigan and it is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is the only city in Indiana to border Chicago. Anglers target salmon and trout mostly in this part of the lake, but you may also catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, perch, northern pike and more.
Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City is on the south shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana. There is plenty here to keep you busy with the Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park Zoo and Washington Park, which is home to a beach. Combine that with the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan and this is a great destination for getting on the water in northern Indiana. Anglers target salmon and trout mostly in this part of the lake, but you may also catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, perch, northern pike and more.
Portage, Indiana
Portage is a city in Portage County, Indiana. It is on the border with Lake County. The population is right around 38,000 people. It is the largest city in Porter County and the 3rd largest in Northwest Indiana. Anglers target salmon and trout mostly in this part of the lake, but you may also catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, perch, northern pike and more.