Can You Buy Indiana Fishing License Online?

License fees have increased for 2022.

Through the Division of Fish & Wildlife's online license portal, you can: Purchase your Indiana resident and non-resident fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses

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Do you have to print your Indiana fishing license?

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You will need a printer to print your license

. Please turn on and test your printer now by printing this page. Personal Information: Information collected by the Indiana DNR will not be disclosed except as required by state or federal law.

Can I use a digital fishing license in Indiana?

Signed printed copies and signed electronic copies are acceptable

. You must present the license to an Indiana Conservation Officer (or any other authorized law enforcement official) upon request.

At what age do you no longer need a fishing license in Indiana?

A fishing license and trout and salmon stamp are NOT required for individuals under the age of

18 or for Indiana residents who were born before April 1, 1943

. Anglers born before April 1, 1943 should carry their driver's license or other identification verifying their age and residency.

How much is an Indiana State fishing license?

Where can you fish in Indiana without a license?

Mongo, Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area (Rainbow Pit), 260-463-4022. Morocco, Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area, 219-285-2704. Nashville, Brown County State Park, 812-988-5240. New Castle, Summit Lake State Park, 765-766-5873.

What is the fine in Indiana for fishing without a license?

Fines are always more than $50 if it is your first violation. For any subsequent violation, the fine is

greater than $50 and less than $500

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Can you fish year round in Indiana?

From big water to farm ponds,

Indiana has great fishing year-round

. Hoosier anglers have many choices of where to fish these days: huge reservoirs, tiny farm ponds, sprawling natural lakes and mighty rivers.

Is there a size limit on catfish in Indiana?

What is the limit on crappie in Indiana?

Many states have crappie regulations such as a reduced bag limit or minimum length limits. Indiana has a

25 fish daily bag limit

but does not have statewide crappie size regulation. However, some lakes in Indiana may benefit from a minimum length limit.

How do you get your fishing license?

Buying a fishing license is quick, easy and directly contributes toward conservation efforts. In most states,

licenses can be purchased online, by phone or at retail establishments

. Purchase a Fishing License in Your State.

Do you need a license to hunt squirrel in Indiana?

It is illegal to hunt flying squirrels

, which are protected species in Indiana. They cannot be possessed without a special permit. Gray and fox squirrels can be chased with dogs year-round with a hunting license.

Does Indiana offer a lifetime fishing license?

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is

no longer selling lifetime licenses

(except the Senior Fish for Life License).

How much is the senior fish for life license in Indiana?

The

$17

Fish for Life senior license was designed so 64-year-old resident anglers graduating into senior licenses would never have to pay more than if they bought a normal $17 annual fishing license. The Fish for Life license will be the last Indiana fishing license a Hoosier angler will ever need to purchase.

How much is a fishing license at Walmart in Indiana?

A single-day license for a resident or non-resident – $11

. Yearly fishing license for a non-resident – $40.

Does Indiana have a fishing license?

For the first time in more than 15 years, people who want to hunt,

fish and trap in Indiana will have to pay more to do so in 2022

. At the end of last year, the state's Department of Natural Resources announced that it would increase hunting, fishing and trapping license fees for the first time since 2006.

Can I hunt on my own land without a license in Indiana?

Exemptions:

Landowners or lessees of farmland who farm that land and are residents of Indiana are not required to obtain a permit while hunting, fishing, or trapping on the land they own or lease

. A license is also NOT required for the landowner's or lessee's spouse or children living with them.

What is the bag limit for squirrels in Indiana?

Do you need a fishing license for catch and release in Indiana?

On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state's public waters

. All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing.

When can you fish in Indiana?

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced its four free fishing days for the year. On

May 2, June 5, June 6 and Sept. 25

, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. All other rules, such as bag and size limits, apply, according to DNR.

What are the free fishing days in Indiana?

The DNR is offering free admission to state parks, recreation areas, forests, and reservoirs on

Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6, 2021

, which are also Free Fishing Days. On Free Fishing Days, all Indiana residents can fish the state's public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp.

What is the limit on bluegill in Indiana?

There currently is

no bag limit

on bluegill. The new proposal calls for a statewide daily bag limit of 25 per person while the possession limit would be amended to allow up to three times the daily bag limit per person.

Is noodling illegal in Indiana?

In Indiana, the eastern snapping turtle, the smooth softshell turtle and the spiny softshell turtle are considered game species and can be taken by noodling

(sometimes called fingering). It also is legal to catch those turtles with nets, traps and hooks. All that is required is a hunting or fishing license.

Can you fish at night in Indiana?

Yes, use of lights is allowed.

There are no restrictions on fishing hours

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How many hooks can you have on a line?