INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Tuesday that it has established a new permanent rule (312 IAC 9-10-28) creating an invasive carp harvest permit. This new permit opens new avenues for large-scale removal of invasive carp, fosters economic opportunities, and protects native fish populations and recreational users.
The permit became effective in December 2025.
Invasive carp species, including silver, grass, and black carp, have become a significant issue across the Midwest negatively impacting native fish populations and recreational activities like boating and fishing.
Work completed on Asian carp barrier in northeastern Indiana
The new permit is free to encourage commercial fishing interest in removing these fish from public waters and help protect native ecosystems. Permit holders may use gill nets and seines in approved locations, gear types that are otherwise unauthorized for commercial fishing. Anglers must submit a fishing request before harvest specifying the date, location of their fishing, and gear to be used…