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Indiana Harbor Canal
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Indiana Harbor Canal, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories
What's safe to eat from Indiana Harbor Canal
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Indiana's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 14" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 36" min | 1 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Indiana — Indiana DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.4 mi Directions
- East Chicago Marina marina 1.4 mi Directions
- Buffington Harbor marina 2.5 mi Directions
- Whihala Beach Boat Launch boat ramp 2.8 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.9 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.