Indiana’s statewide northern pike limit is 3 a day, each at least 24 inches long, and only one of them may be 30 inches or longer. Hamilton Lake in Steuben County is the one listed exception: 6 a day, no minimum length, and still only one over 30 inches.
Verified 2026-10-26
Updated
Limits at a glance
Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Statewide
3per day
Daily limit 3 per day
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer
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Hamilton Lake (Steuben County)
6per day
Daily limit 6 per day
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo minimum length; no more than 1 fish longer than 30 inches
Watch for
Possession limit is two times the daily bag.
The guide’s Ohio River table lists no northern pike rule, so check the guide or the DNR before keeping pike from the Ohio River.
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Indiana · Northern pike
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for northern pike in Indiana?
Statewide: 3 per day. Size rule: Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. 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 2026-10-26.