Daily limit
5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 14 inches
IN · Largemouth bass
Indiana counts largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass in one five-fish daily bag. Lakes use a 14-inch minimum, rivers and streams use a protected slot, and several named lakes run stricter rules, from 15-inch minimums to a one-fish, 20-inch rule.
Verified 2026-10-24Limits at a glance
Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Daily limit
5 per day, any combination of the three black bass
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Max 2 over 15 in.
Size ruleNo more than 2 over 15 inches; fish from 12 to 15 inches must be released
Daily limit
3 per day, any combination of the three black bass
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 14 inches
Daily limit
5 per day (statewide lake bag)
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 15 inches
Daily limit
5 per day (statewide lake bag)
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 16 inches
Daily limit
2 per day
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 18 inches
Daily limit
1 per day
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 20 inches
Daily limit
5 per day (statewide lake bag)
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleLargemouth from 12 to 15 inches must be releasedBig Long Lake uses a similar slot, but also allows no more than 2 bass over 15 inches.
Watch for
- Possession limit is two times the daily bag; it does not apply to fish processed and stored at your primary residence.
- The Ohio River has its own regulations (page 24 of the guide).
- The guide also lists waters with no minimum size, including Brownstown Pit, Burdette Park lakes and Cypress Lake.
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for largemouth bass in Indiana?
Lakes, statewide: 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Size rule: Minimum length 14 inches. 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.