Any paddlefish caught from public lakes, streams or other rivers in Indiana must be returned. You may not sort or release any lawfully snagged paddlefish. After two paddlefish are taken no more snagging is allowed. Snagging is prohibited within 200 yards of a dam on the Ohio River. Long or compound bow with an arrow having one or more barbs and an attached line.
Crossbows are illegal.
Gigging from February 1 through May 10 with any pronged or barbed instrument attached to the end of a rigid object. You cannot take a fish by gigging from either a boat or platform. Snagging on the Ohio River for non-sport fish is allowed from February 1 through May 10 using one single or treble hook. Snagging is not allowed from a boat or platform or along a bay or tributary to the Ohio River. Back to top Where to Fish on the Ohio River Much of the best fishing on the Ohio River is concentrated near dams.