Daily limit
25 per day
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo minimum length
IN · Crappie
Indiana’s statewide crappie limit is 25 a day with no minimum size. Dogwood Lake and Hardy Lake require 9 inches, and a few small waters have a combined limit with bluegill and redear sunfish.
Verified 2026-10-24Limits at a glance
Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Daily limit
25 per day
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 9 inches
Daily limit
15 per day, any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo minimum length listed
Daily limit
25 per day, singly or in aggregate
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo minimum length listed
Watch for
- Possession limit is two times the daily bag.
- The Ohio River has separate regulations (page 24 of the guide).
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for crappie in Indiana?
Statewide: 25 per day. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife.
Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from?
April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-24.