General Information Indiana, the Hoosier State, is 35,870 square miles in the Great Lakes/Midwest region of the U.S. Offering a varied terrain of farmlands and fields, forests and lakes, sand dunes and caves, Indiana, though often overlooked, is a bountiful destination for outdoor sporting opportunities. There are hundreds of lakes, including access to southern Lake Michigan in the northern regions of the state, while central Indiana is farmland, and the south is rolling forestland, caves, and river towns--perfect for hunting. Capital City: Indianapolis Largest City: Indianapolis National Parks: Hoosier National Forest George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Lincoln Boyhood National Monument Sport Fishing The largemouth bass is the most sought-after game fish in Indiana, and is plentiful throughout the state's many lakes and streams. Indiana has been active in introducing trout to the state's many northeastern streams, with hopes of enhancing interest in the species. Other warmwater species taken include bluegill, crappie, white perch, white bass, smallmouth bass, channel, blue, bullhead and flathead catfish, rock bass, redear, and assorted panfish. Popular rivers include the Kankakee River in northwestern Indiana, and the Tippecanoe River, which boasts some of the state's only northern pike. For information on licensing, seasons, limits, rules and regulations, please contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website.