Waterbody · New York · Pennsylvania
Indian Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Indian Lake fishing regulations in 2026: 24 current rules across 10 species from 2 state agencies (New York, Pennsylvania).
New York waters
10 rules from DEC, 5 species.
Lake Trout
Pickerel
Indian Lake (New York/Connecticut Border Water)
- Season closes
- Mar 31
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
All Species
Indian Lake (New York/Connecticut Border Water)Closed
- Status
- Closed
Fishing is prohibited from April 1 through 6 AM on the 3rd Saturday in April
Black Bass
Fish (All Species)
Indian Lake (Crotona Park)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All year, Catch and Release only
Pennsylvania waters
14 rules from Fish & Boat Commission, 6 species.
Largemouth Bass
Indian LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 4 combined species
- Min size
- 15"
April 12 through June 13 (no tournaments permitted). NO HARVEST begins at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1 through April 11 and June 14 through Dec. 31
Smallmouth Bass
Indian LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 4 combined species
- Min size
- 15"
April 12 through June 13 (no tournaments permitted). NO HARVEST begins at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1 through April 11 and June 14 through Dec. 31
Spotted Bass
Indian LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 4 combined species
- Min size
- 15"
April 12 through June 13 (no tournaments permitted). NO HARVEST begins at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1 through April 11 and June 14 through Dec. 31
Crappie
Indian Lake
- Daily bag
- 20 fish/day
- Min size
- 9"
When Panfish Enhancement Regulations apply to more than one species in the same waterway, the creel limit is 20 for each species with the total creel not to exceed 50 panfish combined.
Sunfish
Indian Lake
- Daily bag
- 20 fish/day
- Min size
- 7"
When Panfish Enhancement Regulations apply to more than one species in the same waterway, the creel limit is 20 for each species with the total creel not to exceed 50 panfish combined.
All Species
FAQ
Which states regulate fishing on Indian Lake?
Indian Lake spans 2 states (New York, Pennsylvania). Each state's wildlife agency sets rules for its own waters; DEC / Fish & Boat Commission.
What species can I target on Indian Lake?
Indian Lake hosts a range of species; see rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DEC / Fish & Boat Commission's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.