Fishing in Washington Park, Michigan City, Indiana




Fishing in the Michigan City Harbor

Michigan City is known for it's fishing, boating and simply enjoying Lake Michigan. With it's diversity in fish species, it provides a great spot for sportfishing. Some of the fish you will encounter, or hopefully catch, are Steelhead Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, King Salmon and Coho Salmon. (Book a fishing trip May 1st and join the COHO classic tournament in Michigan City, Indiana.
From July to Mid-September you can fish for Lake Michigan's  finest....Yellow Perch. You can even filet and clean your perch for your family's dinner that same evening. Licenses are required for ages 17-64 and can be purchased through the DNR.

IDNR DIVISION OF WATER
100 WEST WATER STREET
MICHIGAN CITY IN 46360
Telephone: (219)874-8316



Charter a boat or you can rent a pole from us and fish right in the harbor or off of the Lighthouse Pier. These spots can be just as rewarding!

For more information on Spring Fishing events, visit http://www.hoosiercohoclub.org/Tournaments.html