Lake Michigan

Lake, Lake County. Indiana, United States.
41.6520, -87.4315 — View on the map

Managed by
Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife
Permit required
Indiana fishing license (Indiana DNR)
Step-free access
yes
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

Species present

Indiana DNR fishing access sites (species field)

Local rules

13 DNR-listed access site(s): Hammond Marina, L. Michigan Fishing Pier (E. Chicago), Lake Michigan (State Line), Lake Michigan Fishing Pier (Hammond), Lemon Lake County Park, Pastrick Marina, Port of Indiana, Portage Lakefront Park, Portage Marina (Burns Waterway), Trail Creek Marina, Washington Park, Whiting Park, Wilhala Beach Co. Pk.. Other species listed: redear. Motor restriction noted: NA.

Area rules (Indiana) for these species

Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – lakes35.6 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

ADA-accessible site(s): L. Michigan Fishing Pier (E. Chicago), Lake Michigan Fishing Pier (Hammond), Pastrick Marina, Portage Lakefront Park, Wilhala Beach Co. Pk..

Official sources

  1. Fishing Access Sites — Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife (Where to Fish) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  2. Where to Fish — Indiana DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  3. Indiana DNR fisheries survey report — Lake Michigan (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  4. Indiana DNR fisheries survey report — Lake Michigan (accessed on 23 September 2026)