Recreation Fishing Guide

INDIANA Recreation 2007 Fishing Guide

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BP318607 Indiana Department of Natural Resources Dear Fellow Hoosier:

Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., Governor As often as we hear the word recreation, State of Indiana we might forget that, done well, in the right Rebecca S. Skillman, Lt. Governor places, its meaning is truly literal. It is a State of Indiana “re-creation” of self, something especially necessary to personal well-being in today’s Robert E. Carter, Jr., Director fast-paced world. Department of Natural Resources Indiana is fortunate to have so many John Davis, Deputy Director high-quality, healthy options for spending Department of Natural Resources those valuable, essential pauses in your life. As you plan how to make the most of Glen Salmon, Director those opportunities, make sure to include Fish & Wildlife Division walking, hiking, swimming, bike riding or another active pursuit in one of the state Dan Bortner, Director properties you’ll see profiled in this guide. These spectacular natural settings can State Parks and Reservoirs Division be a great motivator in helping you get or stay fit. Similarly, when it’s time to just kick back and relax, perhaps with a fishing rod, Kimberly A. Brant, Director Communications Division field glasses, good book, or camera in hand, Indiana offers special places that have been maintained for Hoosiers of all ages to enjoy for years. 2007 IDNR Recreation & Fishing Guide Some of you may be tempted to use this publication only to get updates on your favorite state park, lake or the latest fees. Certainly that’s one of this guide’s Joseph Nichter Design & Layout purposes, but if you do that, you’ll miss out. This is also a discovery manual. This year, we hope you’ll use it as a reference to pick a property you’ve never visited Becky Weber before and go there with family or friends. Editor Get up and get out to enjoy all Indiana has to offer. You hold the best tour guide Advertising Sales around in your hand. Martin Direct John Martin, President Sincerely, 317-888-6750 [email protected] Mitch Daniels Governor

This a summary of Indiana fishing regulations. It is designed as a service to anglers Dear Fellow Outdoors Enthusiast: and is not intended to be a complete digest of all fishing regulations. Most regulations are subject to The Indiana Recreation and Fishing change by administrative rule. Contact the Division Guide in your hands right now is much of Communications before reproducing any part of this booklet. more than just ink and paper, it’s your reference to all things wild in Indiana. I encourage you to not just casually flip through these pages, but use it. Get out and visit our beautiful recreational properties. Included are a listing of places to fish, fishing fees and size/bag limits, and state property information. This guide can This program receives federal aid in fish even help if you’re not sure what’s on the end of your line. Look to the illustrated and/or wildlife restoration. Under Title VI of fish identification guide, it’s both helpful and a work of art that does justice to the the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Section 504 of the beauty of our fish. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of So take this Recreation and Fishing Guide whenever you go outdoors. Let it the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex. lead you on adventures to all corners of our diverse and exciting state. Use these If you believe that you have been discriminated opportunities to get out and break a sweat, feel the breeze on your cheek and relax against in any program, activity or facility as like folks have for generations, in the solace of our great outdoors. described above, please write to the Office for Human Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI) Washington, D.C. 20240

Front cover by: Richard Fields, Robert E. Carter, Jr. Photography Editor of Outdoor Indiana DNR Director Magazine. 4 DNR ecreation Properties

STATE PARKS STATE PARK INNS SPECIAL SERVICES FISH & ◉ 1. Brown County ◉ 1. Abe Martin Lodge ◉ 1. DNR Customer Service WILDLIFE AREAS ◉ 2. Chain O’Lakes ◉ 2. Canyon Inn ◉ 2. Lake Michigan Enforcement ◉ 1. Atterbury ◉ 3. Charlestown ◉ 3. Clifty Inn ◉ 3. Law Enforcement N. Region. Headquarters ◉ 2. Blue Grass ◉ 4. Clifty Falls ◉ 4. Potawatomi Inn ◉ 4. Law Enforcement S. Region. Headquarters ◉ 3. Brush Creek ◉ 5. Falls of the Ohio ◉ 5. Spring Mill Inn ◉ 4. Chinook ◉ 6. Fort Harrison ◉ 6. Turkey Run Inn OTHER PROPERTIES ◉ 5. Crosley ◉ 7. Harmonie ◉ 7. The Fort Golf Course ◉ 1. Adventure Trail ◉ 6. Fairbanks Landing ◉ 8. Indiana Dunes The Garrison Restaurant ◉ 2. Knobstone Trail Heads ◉ 7. Glendale ◉ 9. Lincoln SP and & Conference Center ◉ 3. Redbird St. Riding Area ◉ 8. Goose Pond Colonel Jones Home ◉ 9. Hillenbrand ◉ 10. McCormick’s Creek 2 ◉ 10. Hovey Lake 12 14 ◉ 11. Mounds 20 16 4 ◉ 11. Jasper-Pulaski 8 South Bend 202 ◉ 12. O‘Bannon Woods ◉ 12. Kankakee 15 11 Wyandotte Caves SRA 8 13 3 33 6 ◉ 13. Kingsbury ◉ 13. Ouabache 6 30 6 ◉ 14. LaSalle ◉ 14. Pokagon 2 ◉ 15. Minnehaha 20 ◉ 15. Potato Creek 12 ◉ 16. Pigeon River 30 4 33 ◉ 16. Prophetstown 421 ◉ 17. Pisgah Marsh 14 31 17 ◉ 17. Shades 11 ◉ 18. Splinter Ridge 231 23 21 ◉ 18. Shakamak ◉ 19. Sugar Ridge 10 ◉ 19. Spring Mill Fort Wayne ◉ 656 1 20. Tri-County ◉ 20. Summit Lake 22 ◉ 21. Wilbur Wright ◉ 21. Tippecanoe River 41 35 ◉ 22. Willow Slough ◉ 22. Turkey Run 24 9 8 ◉ 23. Winamac 3 ◉ 23. Versailles 5 ◉ 7 13 24. Whitewater Memorial 10 ST. MUSEUM & 9 HISTORIC SITES RESERVOIRS 16 ◉ 1. Indiana St. Museum ◉ 353 27 1. Brookville ◉ 2. Angel Mounds ◉ Lafayette 2. Cagles Mill 5 ◉ 3. Corydon Capitol (Lieber SRA) ◉ 4. Culbertson Mansion ◉ 13 231 52 421 31 3. Cecil M. Harden ◉ 5. Ernie Pyle (Raccoon SRA) 35 ◉ 6. Gene Stratton-Porter & Mansfield Roller Mill 11 ◉ 36 20 7. Grissom Air Museum ◉ 4. Hardy ◉ 21 9 8. Lanier Mansion ◉ 5. Mississinewa 17 ◉ 22 136 7 9. Levi Coffin ◉ 6. Monroe 6 Indianapolis 5 41 6 40 ◉ 10. Limberlost ◉ 1 Richmond 7. Patoka 36 ◉ 11. Historic New Harmony ◉ 3 2 1 27 8. J. Edward Roush ◉ 12. Pigeon Roost ◉ 14 9. Salamonie & ◉ 13. T. C. Steele 24 Salamonie State Forest 40 ◉ 14. Vincennes 1 Terre Haute 2 ◉ STATE FORESTS 52 15. Whitewater Canal 74 15 ◉ 1. Clark 4 9 10 8 1 NATURE PRESERVES ◉ 2. Deam Lake SRA 2 ◉ ◉ 3. Ferdinand 1. Berns-Meyer 6 18 Bloomington 13 ◉ 2. Big Walnut ◉ 4. Greene-Sullivan 1 15 4 13 3 9 231 1 3 23 (Oscar & Ruth Hall ◉ 5. Harrison-Crawford 6 11 Woods Trail) ◉ 6. Jackson-Washington 4 8 421 ◉ 7. Martin 5 (Tall Timbers Trail) ◉ 500 31 ◉ 3. Chamberlain Lake 8. Morgan-Monroe 12 6 4 ◉ 4. Crooked Lake ◉ 9. Owen-Putnam 4 3 6 18 ◉ 19 8 ◉ 5. Eunice H. Bryan 10. Pike 14 7 5 2 2 Madison ◉ 6. Hemlock Bluff ◉ 11. Selmier 50 2 2 ◉ 2 12 ◉ 7. Hemmer Woods 12. Starve Hollow SRA 7 1 41 2 ◉ 8. Hoosier Prairie ◉ 13. Yellowwood 3 1501 2 2 ◉ 9. Loblolly Marsh Wetland 7 ◉ ◉ 19 10 Northern 10. Manitou Island/Judy Burton ◉ 11. Olin Lake 3 5 ◉ Central 7 4 ◉ 12. Pipewort Pond 5 ◉ Southern 12 3 2 9 (Wm. L. Lieber Memorial) 11 1 ◉ 7 13. Portland Arch Evansville ◉ 231 14. Shrader-Weaver 2 ◉ 15. Twin Swamps 15 10 DNR at dnr.IN.gov or 1-877-463-6367 Hunting/Fishing Licenses at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov Camping/Shelter/Cabin Reservations at CAMP.IN.gov or 1-866-622-6746 Inn Reservations at indianainns.com or 1-877-LODGES 1 DNR Table of Contents

DNR Properties Map ...... 4 Nature Preserves... Southern Historic Sites: Angel Mounds SHS... Property Facilities Chart ...... 6-7 Corydon Capitol SHS... Culbertson Mansion SHS... Lanier Mansion SHS... Recreation Symbol Legend ...... 8 New Harmony SHS... Pigeon Roost SHS... T.C. Steele SHS... Northern DNR Properties: Chain O’Lakes SP... Indiana Dunes SP... Vincennes SHS ...... 32 Jasper-Pulaski FWA... Kankakee FWA... Kingsbury FWA ...... 9 Healthy Parks, Healthy People: INShape Indiana... TRIRI 2007... LaSalle FWA... Mississinewa Lake... Ouabache SP... Pigeon River FWA... Long Distance Hiking Trails... DINO race series... Adventure Activities... Pisgah Marsh FWA ...... 10 Volksmarches... Interpretive Services ...... 34-35 Pokagon SP... Potato Creek SP...... 11 Indiana State Park Inns ...... 36-37 J. Edward Roush Lake... Salamonie Lake... Salamonie SF... 2007 Special Events ...... 38-41 Tippecanoe River SP... Tri-County FWA ...... 12 DNR Law Enforcement... New for 2007 fishing regulations... Willow Slough FWA... Winamac FWA... Northern Historic Sites: Catching a memory ...... 43 Gene Statton-Porter SHS... Grissom Air Museum SHS... Limberlost SHS... Fishing License Regulations: Boating and Life Preserver Rules... Emerald Ash Borer ALERT ...... 13 Closed Seasons/Closed Areas... Special Channel Catfish Bag Limits... Central DNR Properties: Brookville Lake... Cagles Mill Lake... Length Measurement... Walleye Size Limits... Possession Limit... Cecil M. Harden Lake... Chinook FWA... Fort Harrison SP ...... 15 Indiana Size and Bag Limits ...... 44 Mansfield Roller Mill... McCormick’s Creek SP... Mounds SP... Tagged and Marked Fish... Illegal Devices... Lead Sinkers... Owen-Putnam SF... Prophetstown SP ...... 16 Sorting Fish... Bait Fish and Crayfish ...... 45 Shades SP... Summit Lake SP... Turkey Run SP... Wilbur Wright FWA... Endangered Fish... Illegal Fish Stockings and Aquarium Releases... Whitewater Memorial SP ...... 18 Hand or Pole Fishing and Hooks... Gaffs... Grab Hooks and Landing Nets... Central Historic Sites: Indiana State Museum... Ernie Pyle SHS... Limb Lines... Snares... Snagging... Trot Lines... Ice Fishing... Levi Coffin SHS... Whitewater Canal SHS...... 19 Float Fishing... Smelt Fishing, Wanton Waste of Fish ...... 46 DNR Customer Service and Map Sales... Natural Resources Spear Fishing... Mussels... New Panfish Regulations... Sale of Aquatic Life... Education Center ...... 19 Reptiles and Amphibians... Seasons, Daily and Possession Limits ...... 47 Southern DNR Properties: Atterbury FWA... Blue Grass FWA... Inland Trout Sizes and Limits... Hook Restrictions... Lake Michigan and Brown County SP... Charlestown SP... Clark SF ...... 20 Tributaries Sizes and Limits... St. Joseph River Special Regulations ...... 48 Clifty Falls SP... Crosley FWA... Deam Lake SRA... Fishing Reports phone numbers and website... Statewide Black Bass Fairbanks Landing FWA... Falls of the Ohio SP ...... 21 Regulations... Special Largemouth Bass Size Regulations... Special Stream Ferdinand SF... Glendale FWA... Goose Pond FWA... Greene-Sullivan SF... Black Bass Regulations... Catch and Release Program ...... 49 Hardy Lake ...... 22 Sport Fishing on the Ohio River... Where to Fish on the Ohio River... Harmonie SP... Harrison-Crawford SF ...... 23 Daily Possession and Size Limits ...... 50 Hillenbrand FWA... Hovey Lake FWA... Jackson-Washington SF... Fish Consumption Advisory ...... 51 Lincoln SP and Colonel Jones Home... Martin SF ...... 24 Aquatic Invasive Species... 2007 Record Fish Entry Form ...... 52 Minnehaha FWA... Monroe Lake... Morgan-Monroe SF... Indiana Record Fish Programs... Fish-of-the-Year... O’Bannon Woods SP ...... 25 Indiana State Record Fish ...... 53 New in 2007: Shooting Sports Facility at Atterbury FWA... Ohio River Indiana Fish Identification ...... 54-55 access ramp and overlook at Charlestown SP... Tippecanoe River and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers... Where to fish in Indiana ...... 56-63 Mississinewa Lake Rent-a-Camps Cabin... Family Waterpark at Abe Martin Fisheries Biologists... Fishing License Regulations... Lodge, Brown County SP... State Park Road Rally... Fishing License Exemptions ...... 64 DNR Camp Gift Card ...... 27 Purchasing a Fishing License... Fees and Charges: Fishing and Patoka Lake ...... 28 Hunting Licenses... State Fish Hatcheries... State Tree Nuseries ...... 65 Pike SF... Redbird State Riding Area ...... 29 Annual Entrance Permits... Daily Entrance Fees... Boating Fees... Selmier SF... Shakamak SP... Splinter Ridge FWA... Spring Mill SP ...... 30 Miscellaneous Fees ...... 66 Starve Hollow SRA... Sugar Ridge FWA... Versailles SP, Yellowwood SF... Shelter Rental... Recreation Building Rental... State Park Inns’ rates Wyandotte Caves SRA ...... 31 State Park Inns’ facilities detail ...... 67 DNR prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national Camping Information ...... 68-69 origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been Family Cabins... Camper Cottages... Rent-a-Camp ...... 70 discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information please write to: Disclaimer: The recreation and ﬁ shing guide is intended for Department of Natural Resources, Executive Ofﬁ ce general information. Fees, operating hours and other details 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W256 may change during the year. Swimming pools and beaches, Indianapolis, IN 46204 for example, may close when staff members are unavailable. (317) 232-4020

Indiana Department of Natural Resources For information on other DNR activities call: For a free state travel guide and map call: 317-232-4200 Toll Free: 1-877-463-6367 1-800-677-9800 DNR Website Homepage: www.dnr.IN.gov www.VisitIndiana.com 6 DNR Facilities Chart

CAMPING

Acreage Bicycle / Mtn. Bike Trails Bridle Trails Hiking trail / Picnic Wildlife Viewing Exceptional Birding Interpretive Services Nature / Interpretive Centers Golf Course Playground Equipment Historic Features Fishing / Ice Hunting / Dog Training Areas Trapping Shooting / Archery Range Saddle Barn / Hayrides Shelterhouse / Reservations Swimming Waterskiing Boat Launch / Ramp Boat Motors Permitted Boat Rentals Inn / Restaurant Conf. Fac. Family Cabins Campstore Dump Station Full Hookup Electric Non-electric Primitive Horse Electric Horse Non-electric Horse Primitive Youth Tent Areas Other STATE PARKS

Brown County 15,696 MB • • W-XB • • • • ❅ • • RS P • • • • 385 19 118 86 1 4R C/P/R Chain O’Lakes 2,718 • W S • • • ❅• RS B • E Kayak • • • 331 49 33 5 4R 4C Charlestown 5,100 • W S • • • RS • • • • 60 132

Clifty Falls 1,416 • W-XB • • • • RS P • • 104 59 1

Falls of the Ohio 165 • W-XB • • • • • • • no camping

Fort Harrison 1,700 • • W-XB • • • • • ❅• • RS • no camping

Harmonie 3,465 • • • W-XB S S • • RS P • • • 200 2

Indiana Dunes 2,182 • W-XB • • • • RS B • • 140 3

Lincoln & Col. Jones 1,847 • W-XB • S • • • RS B • E C/P/R • • • 150 89 5 1G

McCormick’s Creek 1,924 • W-XB • • • • • RS P • • PC • 190 32 4 2G

Mounds 290 • W • • • • • RS P • • 75 4

O’Bannon Woods 2,000 • • W • • • • • RS P • 263 24 36 63 1G 8R BP C Ouabache 1,104 • • W S • • ❅• RS P • E C/P/R • 77 47 4

Pokagon 1,260 • • W-XB • • • • ❅• • RS B • • Pt/P/R • • • 200 73 5 1G

Potato Creek 3,840 • MB • • W-XB • • • • • RS B • E C/P/R • • • 286 70 6 ❅ Kayak Prophetstown 2,000 • • W-XB S • • RS • 55 55

Shades 3,082 • W • ❅• RS • 104 5 10C 7BP 1G 1,766 • W S S • • • • RS P • E P/R • • 132 43 1 Shakamak ❅ 7 RaC Spring Mill 1,358 • MB • W-XB • • • • ❅ • RS P E • • • 187 36 3

Summit Lake 2,680 • W-XB S • ❅• RS B • • C/P/R • 125 4 10C 1G Tippecanoe River 2,761 • • W-XB S S • • ❅• RS • • 112 56 4 12 RaC Turkey Run 2,382 • W • • • • • • RS P • • • • 209 2

5,988 MB • • W S S • • • • RS P • E C/P/R • • 220 3 1G Versailles Kayak Whitewater Mem. 1,710 • • W S S • ❅• • RS B • E C/P/R • • • 214 41 37 5

RESERVOIRS Acreage/Water

11,185 / 5,260 • W S PC • • • • DT • AR RS B • • • PC PC • • 62 387 Brookville ❅ SR Cagles Mill (Lieber) 6,675 / 1,400 • W • • • • ❅• • • RS B P • • • PC • • 114 93

C. M. Harden (Raccoon) 4,065 / 2,060 • W • • • ❅ • • AR RS B • • • PC • • 1 238 39 35 3 Mansfi eld Mill

Hardy 2,448 / 741 • W-XB • • ❅ • • • AR RS B • • • R • 149 18

Mississinewa 15,072 / 3,180 • W-XB • • • ❅• • • RS B • • • • • 39 335 40 6 8 RaC

Monroe 13,952 / 10,750 • W-XB S S • ❅ • • • RS B • • • PC PC • • 226 95

Patoka 26,000 / 8,800 • • W-XB • • • ❅• • • AR RS B • • • PC • • 445 45 1 7BP

8,217 / 870 MB • W-XB • S • • • • AR RS B • • • PC 123 3 J. E. Roush ❅ SR Salamonie Lake 11,636 / 2,665 MB • • W-XB • • • ❅ • • • RS B • • • PC • • 246 38 39 7

Salamonie St. Forest 850 / 0 • • W-XB • • ❅• • • • 21 15

LEGEND FOR FACILITIES CHART: MB - Mountain Bike Trails W - Wildlife Viewing XB - Exceptional Birding AR - Archery Range SR - Shooting Range RS - Reservable Shelter B - Beach P - Pool E - Electric Trolling Motor Boat Rentals: C - Canoe P - Paddle Boat Pt - Pontoon R - Rowboat PC - Private Concession ❅ Ice Fishing Other Camping: BP - Backpack C - Canoe Camp G - Group Camp R - Rally Camp RaC - Rent-a-Camp S - Seasonal DNR Facilities Chart 7

CAMPING

Acreage Bicycle / Mtn. Bike Trails Bridle Trails Hiking trail Wildlife Viewing Exceptional Birding Interpretive Services Nature / Interpretive Centers Picnic Playground Equipment Historic Features Fishing / Ice Hunting Trapping Shooting / Archery Range Dog Traing Areas Shelterhouse Swimming Waterskiing Boat Launch / Ramp Boat Motors Permitted Boat Rentals Campstore Dump Station Full Hookup Electric Non-electric Primitive Horse Electric Horse Primitive FISH & WILDLIFE AR Atterbury 6,400 W ❅• • • SR • • E no camping Blue Grass 2,532 W • • • • • • no camping

Chinook 2,291 W ❅• • • • • no camping

Crosley 4,228 W ❅• • • SR • • • no camping

Fairbanks Landing 8,000 W • • • • no camping

Glendale 8,061 W • ❅• • • • • • • • 67 54 first come-first serve

Goose Pond 8,064 • W-XB • • • • E no camping

Hillenbrand 3,631 W ❅• • • • • no camping

Hovey Lake 7,002 W ❅• • • • • • no camping AR Jasper-Pulaski 8,062 W-XB ❅ • • • SR • no camping Kankakee 4,095 W ❅• • • • • no camping

7,120 W • • • AR • • no camping Kingsbury ❅ SR LaSalle 3,817 W ❅• • • • • no camping

Minnehaha 8,382 W • ❅• • • SR • • no camping AR Pigeon River 11,605 W ❅ • • • SR • • E • • first come-first serve Splinter Ridge 2,501 W • no camping AR Sugar Ridge 8,100 W ❅ • • • SR • • • no camping Tri-County 3,507 W ❅• • • SR • • E no camping

Wilbur Wright 1,915 W ❅• • • SR • no camping

Willow Slough 9,956 W • • • • SR • • E • • first come-first serve AR Winamac 4,670 W ❅ • • • SR • no camping STATE FOREST

Clark 25,016 MB • • W • • • • SR • • • 45 26 f irst come-first serve

Deam Lake SRA 1,300 MB • W • • • • • • • B • • • • 115 68

Ferdinand 7,700 MB • W • • • • • B • E • • 77 first come-first serve

Greene-Sullivan 8,900 • • W-XB • • • AR • • E • 100 20 first come-first serve

Harrison-Crawford 26,000 • • W • • • no camping

Jackson-Washington 17,000 MB • • W • • • • • AR • • E 62 first come-first serve

Martin 7,854 MB • W • • • • • 26 first come-first serve

Morgan-Monroe 23,443 • W • • • • • • • E 35 first come-first serve

Owen-Putnam 6,343 MB • • W • • • • 25 15 f irst come-first serve

Pike 3,889 • • W • • • • 10 • first come-first serve

Selmier 355 • W • • no camping

Starve Hollow 350 MB • W • • • • • • B • E • • 53 125

Yellowwood 23,326 • • W • • • • • • • E • • 16 12 first come-first serve SPECIAL

Pisgah Marsh 453 • W • no camping Durham Lake 180 W ❅• • •

LEGEND FOR FACILITIES CHART: MB - Mountain Bike Trails W - Wildlife Viewing XB - Exceptional Birding AR - Archery Range SR - Shooting Range B - Beach E - Electric Trolling Motor ❅ Ice Fishing Legend for Recreation Symbols 8 DNR Inn Restaurant

Accessible Cross County Skiing Inn Saddlebarn

Year Round Archery Range Dog Training Areas Interpretive/Nature Center Shelterhouse

Year Round Biking Trails Dump Station Interpretive Service Sledding / Toboggan Seasonal Interpretive/ Boating Fishing Nature Center Snowmobile

Seasonal Boat Launch Ramps Fishing Pier Interpretive Service Swimming Pool

Boat Rental Golf Course Marina Swimming Beach

Bridle Trails Group Camp Mountain Biking Target Ranges

Cabins Hiking Trails ORV Recreation Trapping

Camping Historic Feature(s) Picnicking Wildlife Watching

Cave Tours Hunting Play / Sports Area Youth Tent Areas

The perfect catch for every angler… More than 115 natural lakes, many with free public access Great campgrounds, some with camping cabins Outstanding State and Local parks Nature preserves and gardens for hiking, photography, bird-watching, relaxing Challenging golf courses! (Packages available!) Elkhart River - kayaking/canoeing Museums, Attractions, Historic Sites and Fantastic Festivals! Farm-stay B&B in Amish Country, award-winning hotels, and B&Bs. Call or go on-line for Located in northeastern IN between free brochures! © 2006 Photo property of Noble County CVB Shipshewana and Fort Wayne www.VisitNobleCounty.com/DNR 1-877-202-5761 DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 9

Eight connecting lakes are at the Chain O’Lakes SP To Albion center of Chain O’Lakes SP. Paddle 2355 E 75 S 9 Gate Entrance through the chain, hike the trails or Albion, IN 46701 attend an interpretive program in the (260) 636-2654 old schoolhouse nature center. Visit the nearby Gene Stratton-Porter Home, a State Historic Site in Rome City. 33 To Fort Wayne Noble Co. Northern

Three miles of shoreline along Lake Indiana Dunes SP Lake Michigan Michigan provide spectacular sights and 1600 N 25 E sounds at Indiana Dunes SP. Impressive Chesterton, IN 46304 sand dunes and a calming lakeshore are (219) 926-1952 trance En To Michigan City a sharp contrast to everyday worries. Gate 12 94 Swim in the lake, picnic in one of the Gary shelter houses or camp in the newly To Chesterton refurbished campground for a serene, yet 49 20 Porter Co. fun-filled, get-away.

Experience the rare opportunity to Jasper-Pulaski FWA San Pierre Tefft observe sandhill cranes passing through 5822 N Fish and Wildlife Lane 10 Jasper-Pulaski FWA during their fall Medaryville, IN 47957 Jasper Co. Starke Co. migration. Observation decks provide (219) 843-4841 Pulaski Co. great viewing points of thousands of Radioville these birds. Hunting, fishing and target 421 ranges are also available on the property. Restrictions and/or permits may be Entrance 143 To required for some activities. Medaryville

Located along 11 miles of the LaPorte Co. Kankakee FWA Kankakee and Yellow Rivers, Kankakee To La Crosse 4320 W Toto Rd., PO Box 77 8 FWA provides 4,095 acres of woodlands, North Judson, IN 46366

r wetlands and prairies. A remnant of the (574) 896-3522 e iv R Grand Kankakee Marsh is located on e r e ve ak i nk R the property, attracting thousands of a 39 K w lo el Y ducks and geese every year. Hunting,

Bogus Headquarters fishing and boating are also available.

650 W Run Toto Rd. Restrictions and/or permits may be Starke Co. required for some activities.

Experience a variety of outdoor Kingsbury FWA LaPorte 4 activities at Kingsbury FWA including 5344 S Hupp Rd. hunting, fishing and target practice at LaPorte, IN 46350 Kingsbury R.R. LaPorte Co. Co. LaPorte the shooting ranges. The shooting range (219) 393-3612 • Range: (219) 393-1128 St. Joseph Co. Joseph Co. St. Office has 37 different shooting positions, is East Hupp Road staffed by qualified range officers and provides indoor restrooms accessible to persons with disabilities. Restrictions ee River 104 Kankak and/or permits may be required for some 35 6 Walkerton activities. 10 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide

LaSalle FWA Bisected by the Kankakee River, Lake Co. 4752 W 1050 N LaSalle FWA is an ideal stopover for 241st. Avenue Lake Village, IN 46349 migratory birds. Excellent waterfowl (219) 992-3019 viewing is available in March. Anglers River will enjoy fishing along the Kankakee Kankakee River. Hunters may participate in 41 various hunting activities. Restrictions State Line Road Headquarters and/or permits may be required for some

activities. Newton Co. 475 W 10 Northern

Mississinewa Lake Just a short drive north of Indianapolis Miami Co. Wabash Co. 4673 S 625 E nestled in the farmlands of north central To Peru 124 Peru, IN 46970 Indiana, Mississinewa Lake and the 700 S (765) 473-6528 • (765) 395-7038 surrounding area is rich in Native 19 To 15 American history. Visitors may choose St. Rd. 31 to stay in Mississinewa’s latest addition 500 S 700 S of rent-a-camp cabins. Pleasure boating, 625 E Co. Line Rd.

Gate 550 E 650 E water skiing, fishing and hiking are Entrance 513 13 only a few of the activities found at To Converse Grant Co. Mississinewa.

Ouabache SP Located along the Wabash River in 201 4930 E SR 201 Wells County, Ouabache SP (pronounced To Bluffton Bluffton, IN 46714 Wabash) features a 3-mile asphalt bike and (260) 824-0926 trail, seasonal interpretive services and 201 69 Co. Rd. 100 S. an American bison exhibit. Boating and Gate Entrance

fishing are also very popular on the 25- W a b acre Kunkel Lake. a sh 301 Riv er

Wells Co.

Pigeon River FWA Established in 1956, Pigeon River FWA lies along the flood plain of the Pigeon To 8310 E 300 N Box 71 Howe 120 Mongo, IN 46771 River. The area maintains 11,605 acres (260) 367-2164 of land, 529 acres of lakes and 17 miles 300 N 3 Steuben Co. LaGrange Co. LaGrange of the Pigeon River. Excellent waterfowl Headquarters watching is available during the spring 200 N and fall migration. Wetland trapping 327 is available through drawing only. 20 Restrictions and/or permits are required To Angola for hunting activities.

The 445 combined acres of Pisgah Pisgah Marsh FWA 450 N Durham Lake WCA Marsh Areas 1, 2 and 3 is comprised of

Managed by: Tri-County FWA grassland, wetland, upland forest and lake East Rd. Located on CR 350 N and 850 N, habitats. Area 1 provides access to the 400 N Noble Co. Pierceton, IN 46562, marsh while protecting sensitive habitats 9 mi. N of Larwill, W of SR 5 with a boardwalk and viewing deck. The 350 N 850 N 9 mi. N of Pierceton, E of SR 13 on 350 N Durham Lake area is approximately 180 Entrance (574) 834-4461 acres with a 13-acre lake south of 350 N. 5 It is open for hunting and fishing. Some restrictions and/or permits are required. Kosciusko Co. Whitley Co. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 11

On the shores of Lake James and Snow Lake Pokagon SP To Snow Lake, amid the rolling hills of 450 Lane 100 Lake James Michigan and Indiana’s lake country, Pokagon SP offers Angola, IN 46703 80 90 unexcelled opportunities for outdoor (260) 833-2012 Gate Entrance recreation during all seasons of the year. Take I-69 Exit 154 Boat, swim and ride on horseback during Lake the summer months. Toboggan down a James 69 27 seasonal run in the winter months. To Fort Wayne To For Potawatomi Inn details, see pages Steuben Co. Angola 36-37, 67. Northern

Located about 12 miles southwest Potato Creek SP of South Bend, Indiana, Potato Creek 25601 SR 4, PO Box 908 South SP features a variety of natural habitats North Liberty, IN 46554 Bend including the 327-acre Worster Lake, (574) 656-8186 North 31 Liberty old fields, mature woodlands, restored Gate Entrance 4 prairies and diverse wetlands. The park features a wide array of activities, such as boating and picnicking, for year-round enjoyment. St. Joseph Co.

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J. Edward Roush Lake Roush Lake is maintained by the DNR To 517 N Warren Rd. for recreation and resource management. H un ting Huntington, IN 46750 Water levels of the flood control reservoir ton (260) 468-2165 are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Gate Engineers. Unique to the property is the Entrance 69 state-of-the-art shooting range completed 224 in 2005. Many other activities for visitors to enjoy include boating, fishing, 5 swimming, camping, hiking, mountain Huntington Co. biking and picnicking. Northern

Salamonie Lake For the first-timer or repeat visitor, 24 Salamonie Lake offers recreational To 9214 W Lost Bridge W 524 Huntington Andrews, IN 46702-9731 activities for every season. View 105 (260) 468-2125 wildlife, camp, swim, hunt, fish or 9

aj e ni c a Cr e e k e M t t l hike. Salamonie’s marina offers rental L i and mooring. Enjoy world-class bird watching, boating, snowmobiling and visit the modern interpretive center and gift 124 shop located in the Lost Bridge West SRA. Gate Wabash Co. Entrance To Marion

Salamonie River SF Salamonie River SF is 850 acres 24 of reforested land downstream from Salamonie River To 9214 W Lost Bridge W 524 State Forest Huntington Andrews, IN 46702-9731 Salamonie Lake. Winding trails through 105 (260) 468-2125 ravines and high banks offer excellent 9

aj e ni c a Cr e e k e M t t l views of seasonal waterfalls, rare plants L i and fall beauty. Visitors enjoy horseback riding, fishing, picnicking near the historic CCC shelter, hiking and hunting managed 124 by Salamonie Lake. The forest is one of Wabash Co. the State’s top ten spots for bird watching. To Marion

Tippecanoe River SP Seven miles of the Tippecanoe River To Bass Lake 4200 N US 35 border the eastern edge of Tippecanoe

Winamac, IN 46996 River SP. Activities, such as camping, Winamac T ip p Fish & e (574) 946-3213 canoeing and hiking, are popular at this c Wildlife a

northwest Indiana property. Fishing, Area o e

seasonal interpretive naturalist services Gate R i v and bridle trails are also available. Entrance e

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Tri-County FWA The upland fields, oak-hickory Koher Rd.

8432 N 850 E woodlands and wetland areas of Tri-County 900 N 850 E 75 N Syracuse, IN 46567 FWA attract non-game birds, migratory 850 N Headquarters (574) 834-4461 waterfowl, upland game, deer, furbearers 5 and shorebirds. Hunting for woodland and upland game, waterfowl and trapping 13 75 S furbearers are popular. Fishing is also Line Rd. Co. 700 N 125 S popular in the property’s ten natural lakes. Epworth Forest Rd.

Restrictions and/or permits may be required 950 E 200 S for some activities. Kosciusko Co. Noble Co. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 13

300 N Willow Slough FWA maintains 9,956 Willow Slough FWA acres, which includes 1,200 acres of open 2042 S 500 W ILLINOIS INDIANA

600 W water and marshes. Hunting for deer, Morocco, IN 47963 100 N small game, waterfowl and turkey are (219) 285-2704 To popular at Willow Slough. Target ranges,

ine Road 41 fishing and wildlife watching are also available. Restrictions and/or permits State L Headquarters To may be required for some activities.

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To Winamac FWA, located in Pulaski Winamac FWA Bass Lake County, totals 4,770 acres of second 1493 W 500 N 35 growth oak forests, crop and fallow Winamac, IN 46996 200 W Tippecanoe fi elds, small pine plantations, brushy (574) 946-4422 500 N River State Park edges and small shallow wetlands. Two Headquarters ponds feature bass, bluegill and catfi sh fi shing. The various habitats provide hunting for a number of species attracted Winamac Pulaski Co. 14 to the area. Restrictions and/or permits may be required for some activities.

Northern Historic Sites Gene Stratton-Porter SHS Grissom Air Museum SHS Limberlost SHS 1205 Pleasant Point 1000 Hoosier Blvd. 200 E 6th St. Rome City, IN 46784 Peru, IN 46970 Geneva, IN 46740 260-854-3790 765-689-8011 260-368-7428 Hoosier author, naturalist and Imagination takes flight here. More Named for nearby Limberlost Swamp, photographer Gene Stratton-Porter’s than 20 historic aircraft, an observation this State Historic Site was once home, second Indiana home. Explore the tower and indoor displays. Operated by playground, laboratory and inspiration to restored gardens, hiking trails, new the Heritage Museum Foundation. Hoosier author Gene Stratton-Porter. visitor center and two-story cabin. www.indianamuseum.org Firewood Conserve Indiana’s ash trees: Don’t remove firewood! Firewood restrictions continue in 2007 in an effort to reduce the impact of the emerald ash borer (EAB) at Indiana DNR properties. Hardwood firewood from lower Michigan, Illinois, Ohio or any Indiana county with an EAB quarantine cannot be brought to an Indiana state park, reservoir or state forest. Hardwood firewood from any of these locations can be confiscated.

The emerald ash borer is a wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees. MIllions of trees in Indiana and neighboring states are threatened by this invasive insect. Movement and use of infected firewood is the leading cause of its spread.

You are the best weapon we have to fight this threat. Don’t move hardwood from across state lines or from a county that has an EAB quarantine. Current county quarantine information is available at www.emeraldashborer.info. Burn all the firewood you bring or buy - don’t leave it behind for other campers. Thanks for your cooperation! 650 W. Washington St. / Indianapolis, IN 46204 / 317.232.1637 / indianamuseum.org

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13 S Putnam Co. 42 Falls Cataract To 59th St. 71st St. Lee Rd. 70 231 dnr. IN just minutesfromtheproperty. County CoveredBridgeFestival,located October, visitorswillenjoy theParke as camping,boatingandswimming.In offers awidevarietyofactivitiessuch mushrooms gracetheproperty. The lake species oftrees,berries,nutsand Lake isanaturalist’s delight.Numerous available. boat rentalsandconcessionsarealso Seasonal huntingandfishing,mooring, picnicking andafamilyaquaticcenter. fun, natureactivities,camping,hiking, in 1953,offers extensivewater-based Indiana. The lake,whichwasopened in theLouisvilleDistrict,whichincludes Corps ofEngineersfloodcontrolproject a shootingrangeareavailable. the property. Picnicking,hikingtrailsand Mounds andQuakertownSRAswithin Camping andswimmingareoffered at great fishing,boatingandswimmingfun. 16,000 acres,5,000ofwhichiswaterfor Engineers in1975,BrookvilleLakehas described onpages 36-37,67. Homes and The FortGolfCourseare small lakes. and fishingaccesstoFallCreek andthree two nationalhistoricdistricts, picnic sites park featureswalkingandmulti-use trails, northeast Indianapolis,the1,700-acre setting atFortHarrisonSP. Locatedin may berequiredforsomeactivities. enthusiast. Restrictionsand/orpermits hunting andfishingfortheoutdoor water (mostlystrippits)providingquality Approximately 80acresofthepropertyis waterfowl, shorebirdsandraptors. opportunities toobservedeer, turkey, of ChinookFWA provideexcellent Opened in1960,CecilM.Harden Cagles MillLakewasthefirst Army Constructed bytheUS Army Corpsof The Garrison,HarrisonHouse, Officers’ Landscape andhistoryblendaunique The rollinggrasslandandstrippits .gov CAMP . IN .gov wildlife. (765) 795-4576 Cloverdale, IN46120 1317 W Lieber Rd.Suite1 Cagles MillLake, (765) 647-2657•647-2658 Brookville, IN47012 14108 SR101,POBox100 Brookville Lake (317) 591-0904 & NPostRd.)Indianapolis,IN46216 5753 GlennRd.(locatedatE59thSt. Fort HarrisonSP Rockville, IN47872•(765)344-1884 1588 SRaccoonParkway Raccoon SRA Cecil M.HardenLake (812) 268-5640 into property follow CoryStauntonRd. From BrazilexitoffI-70,to42 W Managed byMinnehahaFWA Chinook FWA IN .gov indiana Lieber SRA INNS .com

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Mansﬁ eld Roller Mill Constructed in 1875, the historic Parke Co. c/o Raccoon SRA Mansfield Roller Mill is completely Portland Mills Hollandsburg Ramp 1588 S Raccoon Parkway powered by turbines. Managed by staff To Indianapolis Rockville, IN 47872 at C. M. Harden Lake, the mill is on the 36 Gate (765) 344-0741 National Register of Historic Places. The Entrance Hollandsburg Ramp mill is three and half stories and houses Raccoon SRA Ramp original 1880’s milling equipment on the Walker Ramp banks of Big Raccoon Creek. Tours, corn 59 Mansfield grinding demonstrations and a gift shop Ramp Mansfield Roller Mill are available. Putnam Co.

Limestone formations and scenic McCormick’s Creek SP River hite 250 McCormick’s Creek Park Rd. waterfalls highlight Indiana’s first state W Spencer, IN 47460 park, McCormick’s Creek. Wooded (812) 829-2235 trails and a canyon surrounded by high cliffs provide magnificent hiking for

visitors. Camping, swimming and hiking Gate Entrance complement the natural environment of To Spence46 and r the park. To Bloomington 231 Canyon Inn is described on pages 36- Owen Co. 67 43 37, 67.

Mounds State Park Learn about ancient history while 4306 Mounds Rd. enjoying Indiana landscape at Mounds terfield Anderson, IN 46017 SP. Witness unique earthworks, built To Anderson Ches 32 . d To

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Owen-Putnam SF Hike through some of the best 2153 Fish Creek Rd hardwood forests in the country at Spencer, IN 47460 Owen-Putnam SF. Enjoy deer and turkey hunting, fish in one of the many ponds To (812) 829-2462 Terre Haute or see a 50-foot sandstone bluff on Entrance horseback in some of the beautiful hills of south central Indiana. Fish Creek Rd. 246 Vandalia 46 To Owen Co. Spencer

Prophetstown SP Located where the Tippecanoe 4112 E SR 225 River meets the Wabash near Battle West Lafayette, IN 47906 Ground, Indiana, Prophetstown SP is Battle Ground d. (765) 567-4919 Indiana’s newest state park. The park R ck o R . features camping, hiking and bicycle 43 ts d e R . ph . ro t d P S R 225 trails for visitors. Seasonal interpretive th r 9 e ish services are also available. Nearby Sw Wabash River h t Gate r

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Beautiful sandstone cliffs and shady Shades SP Montgomery Co. 7751 S 890 W ravines provide the backdrop for your Waveland, IN 47989 journey through Shades SP. Hiking, 234 (765) 435-2810 camping and fishing are popular at this Fountain Co. central Indiana property. Deer’s Mill Covered Bridge provides access to Sugar Gate Creek for excellent canoeing. Entrance 234

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Summit Lake SP With a large lake on more than 5993 N Messick Rd. 2,600 acres, Summit Lake SP provides Mt. Pleasant Henry Co. Luray 35 New Castle, IN 47362-9309 tremendous outdoor recreation. Facilities (765) 766-5873 with electric campsites, boat launch Blountsville ramps, a beach bathhouse and two large 3 open shelters are great for picnics and family events. Fishing, bird watching Gate 36 and hiking trails provide a all-around Entrance enjoyable experience. Mount Summit Mooreland

Turkey Run SP Deep canyons, sandstone cliffs and PO Box 37, 8121 E Park Rd. peaceful hemlock groves harbor some Marshall, IN 47859 of the most ruggedly beautiful hiking (765) 597-2635 trails at Turkey Run SP. Deer tracks, 41 beaver-chewed trees and flocks of turkey Gate Entrance

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v by visitors. A nature center with a k c 47 To o planetarium is open all year. R Crawfordsville o Central Turkey Run Inn is described on pages T 36-37, 67. Parke Co.

Wilbur Wright FWA is 1,070 acres Wilbur Wright FWA 250 N 2239 N SR 103 of river valleys and associated uplands with the Big Blue River on the western Headquarters New Castle, IN 47362 r

e v boundary. Mature woods, fallow i (765) 529-9581 R r ive e R cropland, prairie grasses and forbs 3 e lu lu B B le itt provide excellent habitat for hunting and ig L B

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Whitewater Memorial SP Whitewater Memorial SP is located on To Connersville

44 ond 1418 S SR 101 the north end of Brookville Lake. With Liberty, IN 47353 a separate 200-acre lake, the property Liberty Richm provides plenty of boating activities (765) 458-5565 To including canoe and paddleboat rentals. Gate Camping, swimming, horseback riding Entrance and a boat launch ramp to Brookville Lake are also available. 101

Brookville Lake To Union Co. Brookville Reservoir DNR Central HistoricSites wide rangeofshows. daily.IMAX The museum’s twostorygiftshop,operate Canal Caféand Terrace, aswellthe Ayres Tea RoomRestaurantandthe present andfuture.ReplicaL.S. collections showcasethestate’s past, you neverexpected.Exhibitsand wonderful placetofindeverything in theheartofIndianapolis,thisisa 317-232-1637 Indianapolis, IN46204 650 W WashingtonSt. Indiana StateMuseum You can alsodonatedirectlytotheNongameFund. donation helpstheseprojectsand more. like ospreyandriverottersinareas withsuitablehabitat. Your TheNongameFundsupportsthereintroduction ofnativespecies your IndianaState Tax Formand donateallorpartofyourrefund. You canhelpIndiana’s wildlifebylooking forthelineprovidedon to shippingcharges. must bepaidwithMasterCardor Visa andwillbesubject over thephonetoll-freeat the Center. historical stateandnationalmapscanbepurchasedfrom Indiana quadrangles,lakedepthmapsaswell hard-to-find maps. Topographical andwetlandmapsforall Permits andHorsePermits.Italsooffers several hundred registrations andsellsannualStateParkPasses,Lake the Centerprocessesoff-road vehicleandsnowmobile open from8:30amto4:30pmMonday-Friday. and Washington StreetsindowntownIndianapolis.Itis Indiana GovernmentCenterSouthatthecornerof West DNR CustomerServiceCenter. Resources, chancesareyourcallwillbeansweredinthe Get thewholestory at: Located in White RiverStatePark 402 W. Washington St. Rm. W273 Indianapolis,IN46204 All oftheseitemscanbepurchasedinpersonorordered In additiontosellinghuntingandfishinglicenses, This informationhubislocatedinroom W160A inthe When youcalltheIndianaDepartmentofNatural ecreation Online DNR Customer Service Look fortheEagleonyour Indiana incometaxform... ® Theatre offers a and MapSales www.dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/endangered Nongame Fund 1-877-463-6367 dnr. IN center. he wasbornandstate-of-the-artvisitor Tour the1851housefromfarmwhere America’s beloved World War IIreporter. 765-665-3633 Dana, IN47847 120 W.Briarwood Ernie PyleSHS found refugeontheirjourneytoCanada. house wherenearly2,000runawayslaves 765-847-2432 Fountain City, IN47341 113 US27N Levi Cof . Phoneorders Hoosier journalistErniePylebecame Walk throughtheeight-roombrick .gov ﬁ n SHS CAMP . IN Advancedtopicworkshops Loaneritemsfor NRECprogramparticipants Correlationsto IndianaStateStandards Statewideworkshops foradults Certifi cationRenewal UnitsandCollege Credit Facilitator networks or visitonlineat www.dnr.IN.gov/nrec For furtherinformation onourprograms,call 317-562-1338 education programs. Fort HarrisonStateParkandincludesfi stewardship ofournaturalresources.Itislocatedwithin for educatorsandvolunteerstopromoteresponsible Education Centerprovidesprofessionaltrainingandsupport The DepartmentofNaturalResources’Resources .gov wildlife. Water EducationforTeachers Sport FishingAquaticEducation Go FishIN- Volunteer StreamMonitoring Forestry Education Project LearningTree- The NRECalsooffers: while you’rehere. carriage rideordosomeshopping canal, visitthegristmill,takea transportation era.Rideonthe visitors aboatrideintothecanal 765-647-6512 Metamora, IN47030 19083 NClaybornSt. Whitewater CanalSHS www.indianamuseum.org Project WET- Whitewater Canaloffers Hoosier Riverwatch- Wildlife Education Project Wild- IN .gov indiana ve outdoor outdoor ve INNS .com

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Atterbury FWA First purchased in 1969 from the To Nineveh 7970 S Rowe St., PO Box 3000 Government Services Administration, 252 Edinburgh, IN 46124-3000 5,410 acres of the former Camp Atterbury 550 S 31 (812) 526-2051 became Atterbury FWA. Atterbury FWA now maintains more than 6,000 acres 600 S of upland game habitat, marsh, running

creeks and shallow impoundments. 325 E Mauxferry Rd. Hunting, fishing and shooting ranges are Headquarters Hospital available. Restrictions and/or permits Johnson Co. Rd. To Edinburgh may be required for some activities.

Blue Grass FWA Blue Grass FWA is a unique natural Managed by Sugar Ridge FWA resource area because the land has Located at: Boonville/New been strip-mined. Blue Grass FWA 164 1125 W

Harmony Rd Exit of I-164 covers approximately 2,532 acres and Boo . nvil y Rd le- N on (812) 789-2724 features about 28 pits and lakes that ew Harm provide hunting, fishing and wildlife 1050 W

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As Indiana’s largest state park, North Gate Brown County State Park (No vehicles over 9’ tall Brown County SP offers a variety of To Indianapolis 135 or 3 ton in weight ) P.O. Box 608 mailing address Nashville Campers & large West Gate - 1405 SR 46 W activities. Comfortable accommodations vehicles enter 46 West Gate To North Gate - 1801 SR 46 E at the rustic Abe Martin Lodge, large Gate Entrances Columbus Horse Camp - 4800 SR 135 campgrounds, hiking and mountain Nashville, IN 47448 (812) 988-6406 biking trails, interpretive services and 46 extensive horse riding facilities make this 135 park popular year-round. To Bloomington Horsemen's Abe Martin Lodge is described on gate pages 36-37, 67. Brown Co.

Charlestown SP At more than 5,000 acres, Charlestown 3 SP is now the third largest Indiana state To Madison PO Box 38, 12500 SR 62 Charlestown Charlestown, IN 47111 park. Campers will find spacious electric (812) 256-5600 and full hook-up sites. Visitors can enjoy 62 hiking the rugged terrain with Devonian

fossil outcrops and sinkhole topography, To Louisville unique to southern Indiana. Explore the and 265 65 iver o R new overlook and boat launching facilities hi O on the Ohio River (mid-2007) for bank Clark Co. fishing, boating or wildlife viewing.

Clark SF Established in 1903, Clark SF is the Scott Co. PO Box 119, #2 Service Rd. oldest state forest in Indiana. Used Clark Co. 1 mile N of Henryville on US 31 as an experimental forest in the early Henryville, IN 47126 years, the property has more than 150 65 experimental tree plantings. Winding (812) 294-4306 Washington Co. 31 roads with hiking, horse and mountain To Entrance bike trails lead visitors past many of Salem these experimental areas still there today. 160 Spectacular views can be seen from the Henryville many high points along roads and trails. Clark Co. Southern DNR Jefferson Co. Clark Co.Clark Home Site&BoatRamp Jennings Co. To Salem George RogersClark Sand Island Clark Co.Clark Sullivan Co. Shippingport 62

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r dnr. IN requires an Annual EntrancePermit. $2 parkingfeeisrequired.Night fishing throughout thepark.Nogate fee buta bird watchingandpicnicking are enjoyed and marineaquariums.Fishing, hiking, with anexhibitgallerycontaining river interpretive centeroverlooksthe beds million-year-old fossilbeds. A spectacular River, FallsoftheOhioSP features386- when usingthehorsemen’s campground. Indiana. Someactivitiesareseasonal. the beautifullandscapeofsouthern camp, fish,boatorpicnicwhileenjoying use concept,visitorscancamp,horse recreational activities.Underamultiple- Deam, isaforestpropertydesignedfor Indiana’s firststateforesterCharlesC. wing overlookinghistoricMadison. year-round. CliftyInnhasabeautifulnew creek andcanyonoffer excitingscenery best whiletheruggedsplendorof hiking showthecascadingfallsattheir is flatandboring. Winter andspring misconceptions thattheIndianalandscape activities. and/or permitsmayberequiredforsome small gamearecommon.Restrictions fishing. Huntingfordeer, turkeyand property providingexcellentshoreline the MuscatatuckRiverflowsthrough Muscatatuck River. About sevenmilesof acres ofrollinghills,pondsandthe days. A permitisrequiredforhunting. activities mayberestrictedoncertain common throughouttheproperty. Some habitat. Deer, turkeyandsmallgameare River frontageand8,000acresofwildlife The areaincludessixmilesof Wabash the DNRandIndianaMichiganPower. developed throughapartnershipbetween Located onthebanksofOhio Horse decalneededinboard Deam LakeSRA,namedinhonorof Clifty Innisdescribedonpages36-37,67. Clifty FallsSP challengesany Crosley FWA ismadeupof4,228 Fairbanks LandingFWA hasbeen .gov CAMP . IN .gov wildlife. (812) 273-8885 Madison, IN47250 1501 Green Rd.•2221CliftyDrive Clifty FallsSP (812) 268-5640 West ofFairbanks,Ind.onCR925N Managed by:MinnehahaFWA Fairbanks LandingFWA (812) 246-5421 Borden, IN47106 1217 DeamLakeRd Deam LakeSRA (812) 280-9970 Clarksville, IN47129 201 W Riverside Dr. Falls oftheOhioSP (812) 346-5596 North Vernon, IN47265 2010 SSR3 Crosley FWA IN .gov indiana (mapping address) INNS .com

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Ferdinand SF Established in 1934 as a Civilian 6583 E SR 264 Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, 64 To Jasper Ferdinand, IN 47532 Ferdinand SF is well known for its (812) 367-1524 excellent deer and squirrel hunting. The multiple lakes throughout the property provide swimming, fishing and boating, 162 in addition to many other activities. Many Entrance local landmarks and seasonal community To 264264 festivals are nearby. 64 Dubois Co. Perry Co.

Glendale FWA Glendale FWA is comprised of 8,060 To Hwy. 50 acres of upland game habitat, marshes, 500 S 6001 E CR 600 S 1 mi. To Hwy. 257 Montgomery, IN 47558-9549 shallow impoundments, a 1,400-acre 600 E 600 S lake and small woodlots. Birds, raptors, (812) 644-7711 700 S waterfowl, deer and turkey are among wildlife attracted to the area. Excellent hunting, fishing, camping and boating 500 E 850 E are available on the property. Restrictions 800 E and/or permits may be required for some Daviess Co. activities. East Fork White River

Goose Pond FWA Through a partnership between the to Linton Base Road Route 1, Box 431 DNR and many conservation-minded 25 S Linton, IN 47441 organizations, the 8,064-acre Goose 100 S 100 S 100 S Pond FWA became the newest addition

(812) 659-9901 900 W 200 S 1400 W 200 S 200 S to fish and wildlife areas. Hoosiers will 59 Beehunter 300 S 300 S

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restricted. Permits are required for all 1000 W 1100 W activities including hunting, hiking, and Green Co. to Sandborn wildlife watching.

Greene-Sullivan SF is composed of Greene-Sullivan SF Dugger 54 2551 S SR 159 8,900 acres of reclaimed surface-mined Dugger, IN 47848 land. With rolling hills and beautiful Entrance Linton (812) 648-2810 woodlands, the property is managed for wildlife and timber production. The 159 59 120 lakes throughout the forest provide marvelous fishing and camping. Visitors Bucktown may also hunt game, ride on horseback or photograph local wildlife. Pleasantville Sullivan Co. Greene Co.

Hardy Lake Situated in scenic southeastern Indiana, 4171 E. Harrod Rd.• 5620 Hardy Lake Rd. Hardy Lake (2,448 acres) is the smallest (mapping address) Scottsburg, IN 47170 state-operated reservoir. The dam was Gate Entrance (812) 794-3800 constructed on Quick’s Creek in 1970 Harrod Road d for water supply and outdoor recreation. a o

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Outdoor IndianaMagazine... anaturalvalue 68 To Corydon Harrison Co.Harrison years-bringing youthewonders oftheoutdoors,spirit people, interestingplaces,features andcreaturesthatareapartof our naturalheritage. With 48pagesoffullcolorarticlesandaward- Outdoor Indiana winning photography, letustake you toIndiana’s parks,forests, historic sites,trailsandmore! 62 Posey Co. To Louisville by calling317-233-3046 or online at At only$12per year, thismagazineis abargain!Subscribenow dnr. hasbeenaDNRtraditionformorethanseventy IN family cabinsarealsoavailable. excellent scenery. Camping,fishingand walking, bikingandnaturehikesprovide landscape awaitvisitors. Trails for shady picnicareas,ravinesandpristine Evansville. A beautifulswimmingpool, of the Wabash,” 25milesnorthwestof are managedbyO’Bannon Woods SP. the BlueRiver. The recreationfacilities horse trailsandcanoeaccessrampson area featuresprimitivecamping,hiking, established O’Bannon Woods SP. The 24,000 acresandsurroundstherecently Indiana. The forestcontainsabout Ohio Riverincentralandsouthern Harmonie SP islocated“onthebanks Harrison-Crawford SFbordersthe .gov www.visitwarrick.com CAMP . www.outdoorindiana.IN.gov IN .gov wildlife. Warrick CountyEconomic Development Department PO Box 875 Newburgh, IN47629-0875 T: 812.858.3555 F:812.858.3558 (812) 682-4821 New Harmony, IN47631 3451 HarmonieStateParkRd. Harmonie SP (812) 738-7694 Corydon, IN47112 7240 OldForest RdSW Harrison CrawfordSF IN . .gov indiana INNS .com

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Hillenbrand FWA Hillenbrand FWA maintains 3,631 Managed by Minnehaha FWA acres of lakes and re-established warm 700 N season grasses and prairie forbs. Quality 5 miles N of Linton on SR 59 625 N (812) 268-5640 deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl 1400 W

hunting is available. Fishing for bass, 1200W 525 N bluegill and catfish is available at 59 fishing holes throughout the property. County Line Road 1500 W Restrictions and/or permits may be 1100 W required for some activities. 54 Sullivan Co. Greene Co. To Linton

Hovey Lake FWA Hovey Lake FWA is a unique natural To 62 15010 SR 69 S area nestled in the Ohio River and 69 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Wabash River floodplains. Bird watchers (812) 838-2927 will appreciate the many songbirds, 1500 S Headquarters raptors and waterfowl attracted to the property. Sportsmen and women will 300 W enjoy the hunting, fishing and boating Ohio River available at Hovey Lake. Restrictions 200 W and/or permits may be required for some Posey Co. activities.

Jackson-Washington SF Only 80 miles south of Indianapolis in Brownstown 1278 E SR 250 the beautiful hills of southern Indiana, 50 Campground Brownstown, IN 47220 Jackson-Washington SF offers a rare 250 (812) 358-2160 recreational experience. Skyline Drive, Forest Office 135 250

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Lincoln SP & Colonel Jones Home Discover Indiana’s past throughout ten PO Box 216, Hwy 162 • 15476 N CR 300 E miles of hiking trails, rolling forested Colonel Wm. To Jasper and 64 (mapping address) Jones House Lincoln City, IN 47552 hills and two scenic lakes. Sleep among 162 the trees in our lakeside campground, (812) 937-4710 Gentryville log cabins or group cottages. Visit the Gate Entrance Colonel Jones Home, the historic home 231 of the merchant employer of Abraham Lincoln. Tour the adjacent Lincoln

Boyhood National Memorial and Living Spencer Co. Historical Farm.

Martin SF Martin SF features 7,854 acres of Intersection of US Hwy 50 & SR 650, rugged hills, deep woods and long PO Box 599 hiking trails in southern Indiana. Enjoy Shoals, IN 47581 the woodland management trail and (812) 247-3491 arboretum, fish for catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass on one of the three lakes or mountain bike through 12 miles of 50 trails in the forest. Picnicking, hunting Entrance and camping are also available. 650 Martin Co. To Shoals Southern DNR Bloomington Harrison Co.Harrison 41 To Martinsville Martinsville ecreation Online Bloomington 66 37 Headquarters 37 Leavenworth

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Southern 25 26 New in 2007 27 New Shooting Sports Facility at Family Water FUN at Abe Martin Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area Lodge in Brown County State Park

Early this summer, central Indiana residents should watch for the grand opening of the new shooting ranges at Atterbury Fish and Wildlife area. The site will include 72 rifle/pistol stations and four combination trap and skeet fields. The Atterbury facility will complement Under construction at Abe Martin ranges added recently at Kingsbury FWA Lodge…a 12,000-square-foot indoor and Roush Lake. For a complete list waterpark. Includes a zero-entry pool, of archery and shooting ranges on state fountains, water channel, whirlpool properties, refer to the chart on pages 6 with waterfall, water games and a and 7. waterslide. Look for a grand opening early in 2008. In the meantime, Ohio River Access Ramp and check construction online at www. Overlooks at Charlestown State Park indianainns.com. Make room reservations for your 2008 family getaway right now. One was not enough! State Park Road Rally adds Second Event.

In early summer, visitors to Charlestown State Park will discover Ohio River access via a new 75-foot-wide boat ramp with five launch lanes, parking for nearly 100 cars, two Ohio River overlooks, ADA facilities and signage. Get ready to visit some of the most Use of the ramp will be free after paying interesting nooks and crannies Indiana the usual entrance fee to the park. has to offer. Lodging and breakfast/ dinner are provided at State Park Inns Tippecanoe River State Park with a leisurely peek at northeast and and Mississinewa Lake have west-central Indiana during the day. Rent-a-Camps The spring loop will begin April 29, at Potawatomi Inn. The fall event begins Small log September 9, at Turkey Run Inn. structure are Details at www.scenicroadrallies.com. now available at Tippecanoe Give the Gift of Camping River and Mississinewa INDIANA DEPARTMENT Lake in OF NATURAL RESOURCES addition to the Shakamak State Park Rent-a-Camp units. Each unit has electricity and a shared modern restroom/shower nearby. DNRDNR CAMPCAMP GIFTGIFT CARDCARD O’Bannon Woods State Park Swimming Pool Reopens The perfect gift for your outdoor Rehabbed, refilled...READY for enthusiast is now available as a DNR Camp FUN. Park pool is scheduled to reopen Gift Card. Call 1-866-6CampIN (866- Memorial Day weekend. 622-6746) to order yours. 28 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide

Patoka Lake Located adjacent to Hoosier National To Forest in southern Indiana, Patoka Lake French Lick 3084 N Dillard Rd. and Birdseye, IN 47513 consists of rolling hills, heavily wooded 56 (812) 685-2464 areas and deep draws with a rustic, rural 145 appearance. As the 2nd largest reservoir Orange Co. in Indiana, the property provides fabulous Crawford Co. boating, fishing and swimming. With Gate Entrance 164 everything from bow ranges to hiking To Wickliffe Jasper trails, Patoka Lake has activities for everyone to enjoy. Dubois Co. 64 Southern DNR 56 The The Time... off-road recreation! Winslow area formotorized 700E Base LineRd. Minnehaha 100N FWA Dugger ecreation Online 54 P a Pike Co. ﬁ

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Selmier SF Donated to the state on behalf of the 905 E CR 350 N late Frank Selmier, Selmier SF contains Co. Rd. 350 N North Vernon, IN 47265 355 wooded acres, a small fishing pond Entrance and access to the Muscatatuck River. (812) 346-2286 3 r e Fishing for bass, bluegill and catfish with iv R

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Southern 31 ecreation & Fishing Guide 32 DNR Indiana Heritage Trust Division of Nature Preserves

Indiana’s system of Nature Preserves protects unique or outstanding natural areas throughout the state. They are living museums which contain examples of relatively undisturbed natural communities similar to those seen by the first explorers to this region. Many also serve as habitat for species of plants and animals which are rare in Indiana. In addition to the nature preserves listed on the map, a number of areas within other DNR properties are designated as nature preserves. There are also nature preserves owned by local governments, universities and private conservation organizations. A directory of Indiana’s The Indiana Heritage Trust buys land from willing dedicated nature preserves is available from the DNR Customer sellers for important wildlife habitat and public Service Center (check the DNR website or call 1-877-463-6367). recreation. When you purchase an eagle and sun The only activities universally allowed at nature preserves are plate, $25 dollars goes directly into the fund to hiking or photography. See map on page four. purchase and protect these areas. Next time you For more information renew your license plate, do your part to protect call or visit our website: Indiana’s heritage and buy an eagle and sun plate. Division of Nature Preserves Open space is precious and the time is now. 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W267 Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.enviroplate.IN.gov (317) 232-4052 www.dnr.IN.gov/naturepr

Southern State Historic Sites Angel Mounds SHS Lanier Mansion SHS T.C. Steele SHS 8215 Pollack Ave. 601 W First St. 4220 T.C. Steele Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Madison, IN 47250 Nashville, IN 47448 812-853-3956 812-265-3526 812-988-2785 Once a thriving Mississippaina This Greek revival mansion is the Noted Hoosier painter, T.C. Steele and Indian village, the site now focuses on former home of pioneering businessman his wife, Selma, built this home in Brown prehistoric archaeology and education. James Franklin Doughty Lanier. Visitors County site. More than 70 original Steele Visitors will learn more about these will learn more about Lanier and life paintings are on display. Native American people. during the 1800s. Vincennes SHS Corydon Capitol SHS New Harmony SHS 1 W. Harrison St. 126 E Walnut St. 603 West St. Vincennes, IN 47591 Corydon, IN 47112 New Harmony, IN 47631 812-882-7422 812-738-4890 812-682-4488 Pre-statehood Indiana is highlighted Journey back to Indiana’s first Site of two of America’s earliest here. Includes the Territorial Capitol, the days of statehood. Visit the first State utopian communities, the site is now Jefferson Academy, the Elihu Stout Capitol building, the Governor’s focused on living history and historical Print Shop, the Old State Bank, Fort headquarters and the reconstructed archaeology. Learn more about life from Know II and more. 1850’s law office. the early 1800s through the 1940s. Culbertson Mansion SHS Pigeon Roost SHS 914 E Main St. 5 miles south of Scottsburg on US 31 New Albany, IN 47150 812-944-9600 This 44-foot limestone monument is dedicated to a community of people Visitors to the site will learn killed in Indiana in 1812. more about the life and times of this successful businessman and philanthropist explore a beautiful, 25-room, 1867 French Second www.indianamuseum.org Empire mansion. Southern 33

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VisitIndiana.com 34 DNR 2007 Special Events Programs are open to the public, suitable for all ages and with some exceptions, free with admission to the property. Welcome to Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs’ Walk, hike, swim, ride and relax your way to better health at your favorite state park or reservoir. As you spend time outdoors, you’ll see that our Hoosier state properties feature great natural resources, ranging from giant sand dunes to deep rocky canyons. They are priceless gems and it takes staff, expertise and funding to manage and protect them. Visit www.dnr.IN.gov/healthy on the web for more information. Ten Simple Ways...... you can improve your health at a state park or reservoir. • Walk a trail. • Rent a canoe or boat and go for a paddle. • Take a swim at a pool or beach. • Have a picnic and visit the playground. • Join our staff for a guided nature hike. • Ride a bike on one of our paved trails or our mountain bike trails. • Turn off your cell phone and computer Make a date to get INShape at state parks and and relax in a lawn chair at a picnic area. reservoirs on Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, • Waterski on one of our nine reservoirs. September 8. Admission to your favorite • Buy a GPS unit and learn to geocache. property is free with an INShape coupon • Take a child fishing. downloaded from www.INShape.IN.gov, and features staff-led exercise walks at most properties. Coupons will be available two weeks before each INShape DNR Day.

Bicycle Tours planned for June and September ®2007 September Escapade™ TRIRI® is September 16-21. This 6-day tour will Both events feature overnights at Indiana State highlight scenic south central Indiana Parks & Reservoirs properties, the opportunity to with two overnights at both Brown stay in State Park Inns or camp, layover days that County and Spring Mill State Parks, and feature loop tours and special sights to see in the one overnight at McCormick’s Creek areas, professionally prepared meals and time to State Park. enjoy the Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs. Each route travels over hard-surfaced TRIRI® (Touring Ride in Rural Indiana®) is roads with terrain that ranges from flat June 17-23. This 25th anniversary of this 7-day to rolling to hilly with a few challenging tour will highlight the covered bridges in scenic hills. We enjoy both the forests and central Indiana. The ride will begin and end in farmlands of Indiana and visit special Mooresville, IN, with two overnights each at scenic and historic sites along our way. Turkey Run, McCormick’s Creek, and Brown Ride details and registration at: County State Parks. www.triri.org or e-mail [email protected].

LONG DISTANCE HIKING TRAILS

You don’t have to go to the Smoky or Rocky Tecumseh Trail (42 miles) both offer hikers the Mountains to experience back county hiking. chance to get away from it all without leaving Indiana has numerous trails that allow backwoods the state. Get out and enjoy a part of Indiana you camping and are long enough to keep you in the never knew existed. woods for days. The Knobstone Trail is 58 miles For more information about these and other long and is the premier hiking trail in Indiana. long distance trails, visit: It is often compared to the Appalachian Trail. www.dnr.IN.gov/outdoor/hike The Adventure Hiking Trail (27 miles) and the DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 35 Interpretive Services: Healthy Parks, Healthy People! Everyone Benefits! Each time you visit one of our park or reservoir properties, you benefit from the skills and enthusiasm of our interpreters. Interpretive naturalists provide programs that have been a source of pride for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources since 1923. These professionals don’t translate a foreign language; their job is to introduce you to the fascinating stories of each property you visit. They can March 31 Mounds SP • Vasque DINO Trail Run take you on a hike through the woods, point out May 12 Versailles SP • MISSION Adventure Race constellations in the night sky, explain why leaves • MISSION Adventure Race Lite change color and answer your June 2 Brown County SP • Vasque DINO Trail Run questions about poisonous June 3 Brown County SP • DINO Mountain Bike Series snakes. They are naturalists, November 17 Ft. Harrison SP • Vasque DINO Trail Run botanists, zoologists, geologists, astronomers, historians and recreation enthusiasts. With live STATE PARKS Adventure Activities! animals, slide shows, guided tours, crafts, Check the 2007 events schedule at RESERVOIRS games and stories, interpretive naturalists www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov provide fun and educational experiences that can for the latest information. enhance your visit and make memories with your • Roush Lake HUFF Run family that last a lifetime. • Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon They keep the bulletin boards up-to-date so • Kings Daughter’s 5-K at Clifty Falls SP you have accurate information about the property • Sportsman’s Challenge at O’Bannon Woods SP and make connections with local Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus to help you find and enjoy attractions and services in communities near our properties. They edit text and trail information on those vital property maps and brochures you use. They help prepare gate attendants and other front-line staff to answer the common questions State Parks & Reservoirs you ask about the history, plants and animals of the Host 2007 Volksmarches property. Interpretive Centers For nearly 40 years, families and groups of friends around the world March 31 Brown County SP Open Doors to Our Properties have participated in non-competitive April 21 Harmonie SP Our interpretive centers (nature centers and 10KM walking events. If you pre- July 7 Clifty Falls SP cultural sites) allow you to discover the unique register, you can earn a distinctive August 4 Mounds SP features of each property at your own pace through award. August 18 Potato Creek SP hands-on exhibits, living history and staff/guest To see the schedule and event September 29 Indiana Dunes SP demonstrations. Historic buildings and artifacts, details for the entire state, begin at October 27 Raccoon Lake SRA comfortable chairs for viewing wildlife and www.ava.org and click on Indiana. See special events calendar pages 38-41 knowledgeable staff and volunteers make our centers a must-see experience.

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Support the Interpretive Services with your gift of time, money or materials. • Financial Contributions/Donations. You can contribute to the support of the Interpretive Services, either division-wide or at an individual property. Contributions should be directed to Interpretive Services, care of the Assistant Director for Stewardship, Division of State Parks and Reservoirs, 402 W. Washington, Room W298, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Designate your favorite property, if appropriate. Contributions are tax-deductible and acknowledgement can be provided, if requested. • Materials. Each full time interpreter maintains a “wish list” of supplies that are needed for programs and exhibits. These supplies may range from birdseed to laptop computers! Check with your favorite property to see how you can help! • Volunteers. There are many opportunities for helping out at our interpretive centers. We welcome individuals who can work regularly as center hosts/greeters, animal caregivers (cleaning/feeding), field volunteers completing resource inventory/ identification or technicians in computer data entry. Wish you were GPSBHFUBXBZXFFLFOE GBNJM NFFUJOH CBORVFU SFDFQUJPOP

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Following is a small sampling of some of the April 1-3 April 21 April 29 Canyon Inn at McCormick’s J. Edward Roush Lake Ft. Harrison State Park many programs and special events available in Creek SP Wildfl ower Fest Spring Wildfl ower 2007. For the most up-to-date information on Euchre Tournament $10.00 per participant April 29 1-877-922-6966 for details Pre-registration Required special activities being offered check our website Spring Mill State Park at www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov, contact the April 2-6 O’Bannon Woods State Park Heirloom Plant and Seed property you plan to visit or ask the gate attendant Salamonie Lake and The Nature Conservancy Exchange Spring Day Camp at the “IC” Resource Field Day and when you arrive. April 29 -May 1 $30/person Pre-registration Open House “Hellbender March 3 Canyon Inn at McCormick’s February 10 Required Hustle” 5k fi tness run/walk Charlestown State Park Creek SP McCormick’s Creek State Park Trail 4 – Guided Hike April 7 Patoka Lake Euchre Tournament Animals in Love Charlestown State Park Spring Festival 1-877-922-6966 for details (Mini-Seminar Series) March 10 Trail 3– Guided Hike Full-day event- $15/adult; Brown County State Park Raccoon State Recreation Area April 29 -May 1 $5/child Bluebird Box Building Indiana Dunes State Park and Earth Day Events Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon SP Workshop Friends of Indiana Dunes Spring Road Rally Raccoon State Recreation Area Spring Mill State Park Native Plant Sale Eagles in Flight Program March 10 StoneBelt Stargazers’ Spring McCormick’s Creek State Park Lincoln State Park & Colonel Star Party May 4-6 Summit Lake State Park March Migration Madness Jones Home Welcome Back Weekend Winter Volkswalk Turkey Run State Park (Mini-Seminar Series) Kite Day/materials fee InShape Walks Earth Day Festival Turkey Run Inn Full-day-$15/adult; $5/child At ALL State Parks and McCormick’s Creek State Park Small fee for some activities Sweetheart Getaway Reservoirs March 15 Nature Center “Shower” www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov With the “Gentlemen of Note” Spring Mill State Park and Inn April 21-22 April 8 Historic Prophetstown for specifi c property events February 10 -11 Walking Stick Workshop Spring Mill State Park Plow Days Canyon Inn at McCormick’s $18/person (includes buffet Easter Egg Hunt May 5-6 Creek SP lunch); pre-registration required McCormick’s Creek State Park Harmonie State Park Wine Tasting Get-a-Way March 16-18 April 14 Wildfl ower Weekend Harmonie Hundred Bike Ride Falls of the Ohio State Park 1-877-922-6966 for details Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Mounds State Park Earth Day May 5-6 February 17 Creek SP Earthday Weekend Historic Prophetstown Clifty Falls State Park Euchre Tournament Harmonie State Park Draft Horse Workshop 1-877-922-6966 for details Spring Mill State Park Build a Bluebird House Wildfl ower Weekend and Antique Tractor and Pre-registration required $2/person, $10/kit; one per Seed Swap March 17 Farm Implements Show May 6-8 family; pre-registration required O’Bannon Woods State Park McCormick’s Creek State Park April 22 Canyon Inn at McCormick’s February 18-20 Sportsman Challenge Series- Our Awakening Landscape Creek SP “Wildlife Calling” Ft. Harrison State Park Canyon Inn at McCormick’s (Mini-Seminar Series) Spring Dog Walk Bridge Tournament Creek SP $10 per/person instructional Full-day - $15/adult; $5/child 1-877-922-6966 for details workshop; pre-register April 27-29 Bridge Tournament Mounds State Park 1-877-922-6966 for details Brown County SP , Monroe May 11-12 March 17-18 Annual Garlic Mustard Pull Salamonie Lake Hardy Lake Lake and T.C. Steele SHS February 22 O’Bannon Woods State Park Wildfl ower Foray Hikers & Bikers Weekend Spring Mill State Park and Inn Hunter Education Class Sportsman Challenge Series- May 11-13 Cornhusk Crafts Workshop March 23-25 April 28 “Turkey Hunting 101” Brown County State Park Charlestown State Park $15/person (includes buffet Canyon Inn at McCormick’s $10/person; pre-register lunch); pre-registration required Friends plant sale Between the Wars - Creek SP 1760’s Native American Bridge Tournament Turkey Run State Park McCormick’s Creek State Park February 23-25 Spring Wildfl ower Day & reenactment Canyon Inn at McCormick’s 1-877-922-6966 for details Garlic Mustard Massacre Plant Sale May 12 Creek SP March 24 Salamonie Lake Euchre Tournament April 14-15 Clifty Falls State Park Clifty Falls State Park Birding Extravaganza Big May Bird Count 1-877-922-6966 for details Fossils Rock! Workshop Clifty Falls State Park $10/person Pre-registration Wildfl ower Weekend Mansfi eld Mill; Turkey Run Inn $2/person Required McCormick’s Creek State Park Maple Syrup Festival April 15-17 Bird-blitz (International Salamonie Lake Spring Mill State Park Migratory Bird Day) Those Morsels of Good Taste, Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Pioneer Village: Birth to Spring Mill State Park and Inn Creek SP Gardening Gala Get-a-way Mushrooms $10/per person Reconstruction Walking Tour Raccoon State Recreation Area Pre-registration Required Bridge Tournament $5/person; pre-regist. required Boater Safety Class Fee changed; pre-registration 1-877-922-6966 for details required Spring Mill State Park and Inn Invasive Species Training for April 15-17 February 24 Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls SP Mississinewa Lake Landowners $10/person; pre-registration required Bridge Tournament Planning for Spring, Water 1-877-925-4389 for details Gardening March 31 $25.00 per participant Brown County State Park April 19-22 Pre-registration Required Volksmarch Harmonie State Park Brush With Spring February 24 Ft. Harrison State Park O’Bannon Woods State Park GeoCaching Workshop April 21 Late Winter Hike. Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Versailles State Park Trash Bash February 25 Easter Egg Hunt Ft. Harrison State Park Clifty Falls State Park Bluebird Box Workshop March 31-April 1 Birds of Prey Kite Flying $5 fee Mounds State Park Festival Wildfl ower Weekend March 2-4 Harmonie State Park Volksmarch Mansfi eld Mill; Turkey Run Inn Maple Syrup Festival Look for a new kids’ Patch Program when you visit state parks and reservoirs this year. Details at www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 39

May 12 June 7 Versailles State Park Spring Mill State Park MISSION Adventure Race Wild Edibles Workshop MISSION Lite Adventure Race $8/person; pre-regist. required Whitewater Mem. State Park June 9 Music at the Saddlebarn Chain O’Lakes State Park Also: hayride $3 per person Celebration of the Lakes

May 12-13 June 9 Historic Prophetstown Whitewater Mem. State Park Planting Days Music at the Saddlebarn Also: hayride $3 per person May 12-13 Mounds State Park June 9-10 Wildfl ower Weekend Free Fishing Weekend with May 19 Youth Fishing events at Make plans to visit the Brown County State Park many parks and reservoirs 2007 Indiana State Fair Shelby American Visit August 8-19. Automobile Club Car Show dnr.IN.gov/fi shfree for specifi c details Patoka Lake A huge catch and release fi shing pond for children behind the Natural Heritage Day June 15- 16 Resources building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. T.C. Steele SHS Indiana Dunes State Park Festival of Flowers Paint Out June 23-24 July 1 July 14 Calumet Astronomical Society Clifty Falls State Park O’Bannon Woods State Park Whitewater Mem. State Park May 21 Stars and Sand Festival John Brough Society - 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Music at the Saddlebarn Ft. Harrison State Park June 16 Railroad History Days! Also: hayride $3 per person Paws on the Pavement Dog Walk July 3-5 Falls of the Ohio State Park June 23-24 McCormick’s Creek State Park July 14-15 May 25-28 Ohio River Sweep Historic Prophetstown Family Fun Fourth McCormick’s Creek State Park Summit Lake State Park O’Bannon Woods State Park Wheat Harvest Cave Craze Mem. Day Wknd Celebration July 4 Cavers Extreme- 3 wild caves June 24 Spring Mill State Park July 14-15 May 26 $40/person Pre-regist. required Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Pioneer Village History Spring Mill State Park O’Bannon Woods State Park Shakamak State Park Annual Antique Tractor Scavenger Hunt 1800s Music and Crafts Show 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Sycamore Model A display Show and Rodeo July 6-8 July 20 May 26 Spring Mill State Park June 27 Monroe Lake Spring Mill State Park Raccoon State Recreation Area StoneBelt Stargazers’ Pokagon SP/Potawatomi Inn Heritage Weekend Moon Day Mark Nolin Concert Summer Star Party Fort Wayne Philharmonic July 7 July 20 - 21 “Inn” Concert May 26-28 June 16-17 Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Brookville Lake O’Bannon Woods State Park Lanier Mansion SHS June 27-29 Sand Sculpturing Contest Xmas in July Weekend 1800’s Living Pioneer Lanier Days Mounds State Park 3 on 3 Volleyball July 20 - 21 Farmstead Days Naturalist Day Camp Tournament June 16-17 Whitewater Mem. State Park May 26-28 Ouabache State Park June 28 Clifty Falls State Park Xmas in July Weekend Spring Mill State Park Rendezvous Living History Ouabache State Park Volksmarch Civil War Weekend July 21 Encampment Fort Wayne Philharmonic Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls SP Brown County State Park Patriotic Pops Concert May 27 June 17 Inn Cookout & Regatta “Flying Wild” Bird O’Bannon Woods State Park Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) June 29 Fireworks Appreciation Day 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Annual Father’s Day Contest Spring Mill State Park Raccoon State Recreation Area Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Pioneer Village Living June 2 June 17 Fireworks Annual Horseshoe History Stroll Donation Brown County State Park Ft. Harrison State Park Tournament DINO –Trail Run Series Versailles State Park Astronomy Night June 29 – July 2 Fireworks Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls SP Summit Lake State Park Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Prophetstown State Park Jack’s Mama Storytime National Trails Day 4th July Celebration Weekend July 7- 8 Celebrating Memories Historic Prophetstown Mounds State Park June 29-July 8 Raccoon State Recreation Area June 22-23 Threshing Show Kiddy Carnival and Smokey Salamonie Lake National Trails Day Falls of the Ohio State Park Bear’s Birthday Party The Celebration Continues July 7- 8 Sun Circle Celebration Shades and Turkey Run SP $2 per participant Mansfi eld Mill O’Bannon Woods State Park National Trails Day June 22-23 Woodworkers Weekend Blue River Canoe Trip and June 30 Clean Up Spring Mill State Park McCormick’s Creek SP & Brown County State Park July 14 $5/person pre-registration Meet Smokey Bear! Friends of McCormick’s Creek SP Endangered Species Day Chain O’Lakes State Park required Arts in the Park (2nd annual) June 2-3 Nashville Rebels O’Bannon Woods State Park July 21-22 Harmonie State Park June 23 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Ft. Harrison State Park Mansfi eld Mill National Trails Day – Chain O’Lakes State Park Astronomy Night Time Travelers Treasure Tromp $1/Per Person Poker Paddle Pokagon State Park Fireworks Indiana Dunes State Park July 21-22 Indiana Dunes State Park Ft. Harrison State Park Sand Sculpture Contest Spring Mill State Park Habitat Restoration Weekend Fort Harrison 5k Walk June 30- July 1 O’Bannon Woods State Park Potato Creek State Park Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Spring Mill State Park Mansfi eld Mill Independence Day Weekend Nature Crafts Workshop Days Twilight Tours of Twin Bluegrass Festival 1800’s Living Pioneer $1-$5 Craft fee. No advance Caves registration. Number of July 25-27 Farmstead Days McCormick’s Creek State Park participants is limited. Mounds State Park Turkey Run & Shades SPs Discover McCormick’s June 30- July 1 Wilderness Survival Day Camp Astronomy Day Turkey Run State Park June 3 Spring Mill State Park Small fee for some activities Pioneer Heritage Festival July 26-29 Old-Fashioned Brown County State Park $1/person Harmonie State Park DINO – Mountain Bike Series Independence Celebration Luau 40 DNR 2007 Special Events Programs are open to the public, suitable for all ages and with some exceptions, free with admission to the property.

July 27 August 11-12 September 7-9 September 11-13 September 22 Spring Mill State Park Mounds State Park Harmonie State Park Salamonie Lake McCormick’s Creek State Park Pioneer Village Living Pioneer Weekend Wild Turkey Weekend Senior Fall Fest Endangered in Indiana? History Stroll - Donation $2/person Pre-regist. Required August 12 O’Bannon Woods State Park September 8 July 27-29 Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) September 15 Archaeology Day – All State Parks & Reservoirs Mississinewa Lake Smokey Bear Birthday Brown County State Park Artifact Identifi cation INshape DNR Day Survivor Weekend Celebration at the Indiana Nat’l Public Lands Day/ Bring your personal discoveries! $15/person Pre-registr. required State Fair celebrating Healthy Parks, Environmental Good Turn Day Healthy People Boyscout troops and volunteers Raccoon SRA July 28 August 18 www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov to do trail work Nat. Hunting & Fishing Day Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) for specifi c property events Spring Mill State Park Smokey Bear’s 63rd Annual History Reunion Falls of the Ohio State Park FallFossil Festival Tri-Kappa Candlelight Tour Birthday Celebration August 18 September 8 fallsoftheohio.org/fossil of the Pioneer Village July 28 Potato Creek State Park Falls of the Ohio State Park festival.shtml September 28-30 Harmonie State Park Volksmarch Canoe Hike Lincoln SP & Colonel Jones Home Angel Mounds SHS Paddle Fest August 19-21 Harmonie State Park Civil War Living History Event Native American Days 812-682-4488 for registration Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls SP American Red Cross – Triathlon $3/person Hardy Lake August 4 Bridge Tournament Raptor Days Mounds State Park 1-877-925-4389 for details Lanier Mansion SHS Shades State Park Cash in the Attic Appraisal Day Antique Tractor Show Mississinewa Lake Volksmarch August 25 Autumn Camping Weekend O’Bannon Woods State Park Falls of the Ohio State Park Mississinewa Lake September 15 -16 $2.00 per participant Living Pioneer Farmstead Canoe Hike Mighty Mississinewa Hardy Lake Triathlon Fee Charged Hunter Education Class Pre-registration Required 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo August 25-26 Pre-registration Required September 29 Potato Creek State Park Spring Mill State Park Harmonie State Park Chain O’Lakes State Park ‘TATER TRADITIONS Gone Caving! T.C. Steele SHS Kuntsfest Great Outdoor Art Contest Apple Press – (park history) August 31 – September 3 Mounds State Park Clifty Falls State Park and $1-$5 Craft fee for materials. Summit Lake State Park Spring Mill State Park Archaeology Weekend Kings Daughters Hospital No advance registration Labor Day Weekend Celebration Amateur Photography required. Participants limited. Contest and Digital Photo September 21-23 Falls 5k Walk/Run September 1 Scavenger Hunt Salamonie Lake Fee event Raccoon State Recreation Area Falls of the Ohio State Park Salamonie Rider’s Rendezvous Indiana Dunes State Park Pedal Parade Archaeology Day Whitewater Mem. State Park $2.00 per participant Music at the Saddlebarn Pre-registration Required Volksmarch August 4-5 September 1 Also: hayride $3 per person Pokagon State Park McCormick’s Creek State Park Ft. Harrison State Park September 21-23 Autumn Harvest Hoedown Wild About Wildlife (5th annual) Archaeology Day September 8-9 Turkey Run State Park Historic Prophetstown Family Fun at Turkey Run Potato Creek State Park August 4-5 O’Bannon Woods State Park ‘1920’ Country Fair Fall Camping Week-end Prairie Maze opens Spring Mill State Park 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Pioneer Heritage Days September 8-9 Turkey Run State Park Turkey Run Inn Aug 9-11 Mansfi eld Mill National Public Lands Day Turkey Run “Cruise-In” Cornbread Festival Ernie Pyle SHS - Dana, IN September 29-30 Turkey Run State Park Ernie Pyle Fireman’s Festival Harmonie State Park Archaeology Day August 10-11 Craft Fair September 1-2 McCormick’s Creek State Park Mounds State Park Historic Prophetstown Perseid Party Autumn Harvest Weekend Draft Horse Workshop August 10-12 Pre-registration required Potato Creek State Park Monroe Lake Prairie Harvest Weekend Pirates of Paynetown September 2 Participation is limited in the Chain O’Lakes State Park workshops. Fees will range August 11 Ice Cream Social Brown County State Park from $1 to $10 for the various MC AXE and the Fire Crew/ September 1-3 crafts and workshops. Smokey Safety Day Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) September 30 Labor Day – “Wizard Of Oz Brown County State Park Clifty Falls State Park Weekend” Dog Days Celebration Hoosier Mountain Bikers O’Bannon Woods State Park Assoc. Epic Ride Patoka Lake Labor Day Weekend Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party September 30 1800’s Living Pioneer Pokagon State Park/ Pokagon State Park Farmstead Days Potawatomi Inn The Potato Creek State Park ”prairie maze” will open this year All Night Star Spectacular Spring Mill State Park Seaplane Fly-In on September 29. Spring Mill State Park Archaeology Weekend October 5-6 Looks to the Stars! featuring September 2 Culbertson Mansion SHS September 9 September 22 Stone Belt Stargazers’ Star O’Bannon Woods State Park Literally A Haunted House Brown County State Park Brown County SP & Indiana Party 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Grandparent’s Day Bowhunters Association O’Bannon Woods State Park Turkey Run State Park September 7 Nat’l Hunting & Fishing Day Old Capital Traditional September 9 Festival of Birds Lanier Mansion SHS Music Festival Small fee for some activities Mansfi eld Mill Falls of the Ohio State Park Cash in the Attic Lecture Canoe Hike Salamonie Lake National Milling Day Whitewater Mem. State Park September 7-9 Celebrate Fall at Salamonie September 9-11 Ft. Harrison State Park Music at the Saddlebarn Shades State Park Also: hayride $3/person Indiana State Park Inns Paws on the Pavement Dog Walk October 5-7 Fall Camp-In and InShape Inn-to-Inn Road Rally from Mississinewa Lake August 11-12 Walk, Camping yard sale Historic Prophetstown Turkey Run Inn to Canyon Mississinewa 1812 Mansfi eld Mill and equipment exchange Barn Dance Inn to Spring Mill Inn. Entrance fee required Watermelon Festival & Art Show DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 41

October 5-7 October 19-21 October 27 November 10 November 30 – December 1 Whitewater Canal SHS Clifty Falls State Park Clifty Falls State Park & Inn Spring Mill State Park Whitewater Canal SHS Canal Days Fall Festival Days! Jack’s Mama Story time Autumn Crafts Day Metamora Christmas Walk $10/person October 6 Charlestown State Park Ft. Harrison State Park December 1 Falls of the Ohio State Park Legends of Charlestown- Paws on the Pavement Dog Walk Versailles State Park Spring Mill State Park Canoe Hike Living history timeline paleo Pokagon State Park Run The Park – 5K Walk/Run Holiday Campsite Ft. Harrison State Park Native American to WWII Ghost Tales and other November 11 Decorating Contest Herpetology Day Mounds State Park Stories of the Season Historic Prophetstown December 1-2 Lincoln SP & Colonel Jones Home Haunted Fall Funfest Admission fee of $1/person Armistice Day Turkey Run Inn Tree Trimming Party Fall FunFest Monroe Lake Raccoon Lake SRA November 16 Fees vary with event Camper Fall Fun Days Volksmarch Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) December 1-2 Hunters’ Rendezvous Mansfi eld Mill O’Bannon Woods State Park October 20 Spring Mill State Park Christmas Festival 1pm 1850 Haypress Demo Falls of the Ohio State Park Pioneer Village Living November 16 October 6-7 Canoe Hike History Stroll Donation Raccoon State Recreation Area Dec 7-9 Hunter Chili Supper Whitewater Canal SHS Historic Prophetstown Ft. Harrison State Park Turkey Run Inn Metamora Christmas Walk Corn Husking Fort Harrison Fall Heritage Halloween Costume Party O’Bannon Woods State Park Festival December 8 Raccoon State Recreation Area Autumn Camping Weekend O’Bannon Woods State Park Pictures with Santa Spring Mill State Park Cavers Extreme Day Autumn Harvest Days & $40/person; pre-regist. required. December 8 Spring Mill State Park Campsite Decorating Contest October 20-21 A Children’s Pioneer Spring Mill State Park Versailles State Park Christmas $5/child; Fall Family Weekend Bluegrass Festival pre-registration required $5/person, two day event StoneBelt Stargazers’ Fall Star Party Dec 14-16 October 12-13 Whitewater Canal SHS October 23-25 Culbertson Mansion SHS Metamora Christmas Walk Literally A Haunted House Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls SP Bridge Tournament December 15 October 12-13 1-877-925-4389 for details Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Patoka Lake Breakfast and Pictures with October 25-28 Autumn Getaway Weekend Santa Pet Pictures with Santa Harmonie State Park October 12-14 Haunted Harmonie Salamonie Lake J. Edward Roush Lake Christmas Open House October 26 -27 Great events need great volunteers to help make them happen! If Scouting Day $5/ per Scout you’re interested in volunteering at an Indiana state park or reser- Pre-registration required Brookville Lake Turkey Run Inn Spooktacular Weekend voir, visit us on the web at www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov and Santa Claus Visits October 12-14 click on “How You Can Help.” If you’d like to volunteer at the Summit Lake State Park Culbertson Mansion SHS Indiana State Museum, visit the website at www.IN.gov/ISM. December 17 Harvest Homecoming Literally A Haunted House Brown County State Park Christmas Bird Count Festival Ouabache State Park October 27-28 November 16-18 Fall Festival Celebration December 26 October 12- 21 Potato Creek State Park Salamonie Lake Salamonie Lake Raccoon SRA & Mansfi eld Mill, Whitewater Mem. State Park Halloween Happenings in Hunter’s Weekend Winter Day Camp Turkey Run State Park & Inn Spooktacular Weekend & the campground $5/person Pre-regist. required $25/person Pre-registr. required Parke County Covered Haunted Hayride $3 per person co-sponsored by Friends of November 17 Bridge Festival Potato Creek. December 28 October 26 - 28 Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Mill State Park October 13 Hardy Lake November 3 DINO: trail run series Winter Wonderland Crafts Falls of the Ohio State Park Fall Family Fun Days McCormick’s Creek State Park November 17 Workshop $5/person; Raptor Day The McCormick’s Flavor: Spring Mill State Park Tippecanoe River State Park Outdoor Cook-off pre-registration required October 13-14 Halloween Camping Thanksgiving Crafts Day December 29 Indiana Dunes State Park Weekend O’Bannon Woods State Park $10/person Duneland Camping Sportsman Challenge Series- Clifty Falls State Park Turkey Run State Park November 18 Extravaganza and Kids Fall “Wild Game Cooking” Audubon Christmas Bird Halloween Camping Weekend Spring Mill State Park Count Fee event Funfest, Northwest Indiana $10/person workshop, pre-register Thanksgiving in the Village Storytellers Festival McCormick’s Creek State Park Salamonie Lake Roush Lake Funfest included $1/person Fall-o-ween Festival November 23-24 Roush Lake HUFF Nature Christmas Crafts Spring Mill State Park October 13-14 Prophetstown State Park $25 per participant Holiday Craft Days Spring Mill State Park Spring Mill State Park Prophetstown Fall Festival Pre-registration Required $10/person/day Winter Bonfi re & Winter Scarecrow Weekend and Raccoon State Recreation Area November 3-4 Wander Hike The Haunted Village Nov 23-25 Halloween Camping Weekend Spring Mill State Park Whitewater Canal SHS December 31 Becoming a Pioneer Woman October 18-21 October 27 Metamora Christmas Walk Turkey Run Inn Workshop Call for pricing; Harmonie State Park Brown County State Park New Year’s Eve Party Harmonie Harvest Weekend pre-registration required November 24 Haunted Trail Turkey Run State Park one for younger children, and November 3-4 STATE PARKS October 19-20 Holiday Craft Day RESERVOIRS Culbertson Mansion SHS one scary for everyone else. Vincennes SHS $5/person Literally A Haunted House Campground Decorating Muster on the Wabash Contest pre-registration $1 November 24-25 October 19-20 November 10 Mansfi eld Mill Ft. Harrison State Park Shakamak State Park Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Christmas Festival Fall Halloween Weekend Haunted Hayride Webelos Badge Workshop November 30 – December 1 Expanded monthly Chain O’Lakes State Park Spring Mill Inn Spring Mill State Park All Hollow’s Eve at the Park Craft Show program schedules at Holiday in the Village www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov 42

DNR Law Enforcement Division Serving the public and protecting the natural resources of the State of Indiana Indiana Conservation Officers assist during emergencies, enforce state laws, conduct outdoor education programs, and perform rescue operations.

Hunter Education Learn hunter responsibility and ethics, wildlife conservation and management, firearms safety, wildlife identification, survival, and first aid. The program is for all Hoosiers who enjoy the outdoors. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1986 must successfully complete a class offered by the DNR. Courses are offered statewide. For a listing of available classes, or to replace a lost card, visit www.dnr.IN.gov. Boat Indiana Boaters must obey laws pertaining to registration and titling, safety laws, and operational regulations. Access the Handbook on Boating Laws and Responsibilities at boat-ed.com/in/handbook. An online certification course is also offered at boat-ed.com/in. T.I.P. (Turn in a Poacher) T.I.P. is a program to eliminate the illegal taking of Indiana’s fish and wildlife and stop pollution and destruction of rivers and wetlands. Rewards are offered. Call 800-TIP-IDNR.

DNR Law Enforcement Offices:

DNR Headquarters North Region Headquarters 402 W. Washington St., Rm W255D 765-473-9722 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-4010 South Region Headquarters dnr.IN.gov 812-837-9536 DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 43

DNR Law Enforcement New Several important changes in fishing Northern Districts for 2007 regulations are now in effect including:

ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LA GRANGE LA PORTE STEUBEN North Region Headquarters LAKE PORTER Bass (page 49) NOBLE DE KALB 10 MARSHALL 1124 N Mexico Rd. STARKE KOSCIUSKO A 20” minimum size limit and one-fish daily bag limit on JASPER 1 WHITLEY ALLEN Peru, IN 46970 NEWTON PULASKI FULTON 2 black bass (smallmouth, largemouth, spotted) in Sugar Creek in WABASH HUNT- (765) 473-9722 WHITE CASS MIAMI INGTON WELLS ADAMS west central Indiana;

BENTON CARROLL District 1 Headquarters GRANT A protected 12”-15” slot size limit on black bass at the Blue TIPPECANOE HOWARD BLACK- JAY FORD WARREN CLINTON TIPTON River in southern Indiana where bass smaller than 12 inches and 9822 N Turkey Creek Rd. 3 MADISON DELAWARE RANDOLPH FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY HAMILTON Syracuse, IN 46567 BOONE 4 longer than 15 inches may be taken but only 2 of the 5 bass daily V HENRY E R WAYNE M IL PARKE bag limit may be larger than 15 inches; (574) 457-8092 LI HENDRICKS MARION HANCOCK O PUTNAM N RUSH

SHELBY FAYETTE UNION JOHNSON MORGAN District 2 Headquarters VIGO CLAY Bowfishing (page 47) FRANKLIN OWEN 6 5 DECATUR 1353 S Governors Dr. MONROE BROWN BARTHOLOMEW Bowfishing is now allowed day or night for certain fish DEARBORN SULLIVAN RIPLEY GREENE Columbia City, IN 46725 JENNINGS 9 species at 8 large stream reaches where gigging and spearing JACKSON LAWRENCE OHIO

KNOX MARTIN JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND (260) 244-3720 DAVIESS was already permitted; WASHINGTON SCOTT ORANGE 8 CLARK PIKE District 3 Headquarters DUBOIS GIBSON (page 47) FLOYD J.C. Murphey Lake 7 CRAWFORD HARRISON 30 Professional Court, Suite #1 PERRY WARRICK POSEY VANDER- SPENCER Experimental rules for largemouth bass and panfish are now BURGH Lafayette, IN 47905 permanent at this popular fishing lake at Willow Slough Fish (765) 447-9582 and Wildlife Area in Newton County. Bass are regulated by an District 4 Headquarters 18” minimum size limit (and 2 fish daily bag limit) and there is a 3734 Mounds Rd. District 10 Headquarters combined 25 fish daily bag limit for bluegill, redear and crappie. Anderson, IN 46017 100 W Water St. (765) 649-1062 Michigan City, IN 46360 Shovelnose Sturgeon (page 44) (219) 879-5710 Shovelnose sturgeon must be at least 25” long from the tip of Southern Districts the snout to the fork of the tail in order to be taken; South Region Headquarters District 7 Headquarters Trout (page 48) 4850 S SR 446 2310 E SR 364 The former closed season for inland stream trout fishing has Bloomington, IN 47401 Winslow, IN 47598 been changed to a “catch and release only” season from January (812) 837-9536 (812) 789-9538 1 through April 14. The closed season now runs from April 15 to the last Saturday in April (opening day) during which the District 5 Headquarters District 8 Headquarters hatcheries complete the annual trout stockings; 1317 W Lieber Rd. Suite 2 Patoka Lake Opening day for stream trout season is still the last Saturday in Cloverdale, IN 46120 3084 N Dillard Rd. April. However, starting time has been changed from 5:00 a.m. (765) 795-3534 Birdseye, IN 47513 to 6:00 a.m. local time to adjust to daylight savings time; District 6 Headquarters (812) 685-2498 A brown trout bag limit of 1 fish (out of the daily limit of P.O. Box 266 District 9 Headquarters 5 trout) now applies at inland lakes and streams, but does not Nashville, IN 47448 11050 Keeler Rd. apply to Lake Michigan and its tributaries; (812) 988-9761 Brookville, IN 47012 Designation of three stream segments in Elkhart County (765) 647-5835 (totaling 2.8 miles) as “catch and release only” and “artificial lures or flies only” trout fishing areas; Catching a memory Finding a different way to make the most of a situation is making a difference for fishing on Indiana’s larger bodies of public water. These waters are producing big fish to create big moments and memories for anglers. These top predator fish are the product of special fishing management programs that lure-in anglers to catch these line busters. These fish are a test of your will, knowledge, and persistence. Give these waters a chance to change your life, they’re already there for you. Muskie: Walleye: Striped bass: Bass Lake, Sullivan Co. Bass Lake, Starke Co. Patoka Reservoir, Orange Co. Ball Lake, Steuben Co. Brookville Reservoir, Franklin Co. Brookville Reservoir, Franklin Co. Barbee Lakes, Kosciusko Co. Cagle’s Mill Reservoir, Owen Co. Harden Reservoir, Parke Co. Loon Lake, Noble Co. Clear Lake, Steuben Co. Hybrid Striped bass: Plover Pit, Bartholomew Co. Lake Maxinkuckee, Marshall Co. Lake Freeman, Carroll Co. Sandpiper Pit, Bartholomew Co. Monroe Reservoir, Monroe Co. Lake Shafer, White Co. Skinner Lake, Noble Co. Pike Lake, Kosciusko Co. Monroe Reservoir, Monroe Co. Tippecanoe Lake, Kosciusko Co. Salamonie Reservoir, Wabash Co. Webster Lake, Kosciusko Co. Trout and Salmon: Lake Michigan, Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Co. Big catfish Little Calumet River and its tributaries, Porter Co. Hovey Lake, Posey Co. Trail Creek and its tributaries, LaPorte Co. Ohio River, Cannelton Pool, Perry Co. St. Joseph River, St. Joseph Co. 44 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide General Fishing Regulations Boating and Life Preserver Rules Special Channel Catfish Bag Limits All motorboats used in public waters must be registered. For a There is no bag limit on catfish taken from streams and no copy of Indiana boating laws, write to Div. of Law Enforcement, bag limit on channel catfish taken from Gibson Lake (Gibson 402 W. Washington St., Room W255D, Indianapolis, IN 46204. County) or Turtle Creek Reservoir (Sullivan County). In all other A U.S. Coast Guard approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 wearable lakes and reservoirs, the bag limit is 10 fish for any combination personal floatation device is required for each person in any of flathead, blue or channel catfish. boat. Boats 16 feet and longer, except for canoes or kayaks, must also have one USCG approved throwable PFD on board. Lake Length Measurement Michigan, the Ohio River and boundary waters of the Wabash To determine the accurate length of a fish, measure a straight River have special regulations. Call the USCG at 1-800-368-5647 line from the tip of the jaw (mouth closed) to the tip of the for a copy of federal boating regulations. compressed tail fin. On state-owned, leased or licensed lakes smaller than 300 acres, Measure with mouth closed and tail compressed to determine only electric motors may be used. No more than two 12-volt total length. batteries can be used to power trolling motors on these waters. Total Length Closed Seasons/Closed Areas There is no closed season for bass in Indiana. Inland trout seasons and closures are listed on page 48. Lake Michigan and its tributary closures are listed on page 48. See page 50 for Ohio River paddlefish closures. All other waters and fish species have no closed season. Walleye Size Limits Walleye and hybrid walleye taken from all waters in Indiana must be 14 inches in length or longer, except on the Ohio River Fork Length where there are no minimum size limits. The St. Joseph River has a special size limit. In cooperation with the State of Michigan, a 15 inch minimum size limit has been established for walleye and hybrid walleye taken from the St. Joseph River (St. Joseph and Elkhart counties). Possession Limit Measure Shovelnose Sturgeon from nose to fork in tail fin. The possession limit on all sport fish and frogs is two day’s daily bag limit. Special possession and bag limits apply for trout and salmon on Lake Michigan (see page 48). Indiana’s Statewide Size and Bag Limits SPECIES DAILY BAG LIMIT MINIMUM SIZE bluegill3 None3 None redear sunfi sh3 253 None black bass (in lakes)2 14 inches (exceptions on page 49) 5 singly or in aggregate1 black bass (in rivers)2 12 inches (exceptions on page 49) black bass (in Lake Michigan)2 3 singly or in aggregate1 14 inches yellow bass None None white bass, hybrid striped bass 12 singly or in aggregate1, no more than two fi sh may exceed 17 inches None striped bass 2 None rock bass 25 None crappie3 253 None walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, 14 inches (exceptions on page 44) 6 singly or in aggregate1 sauger None muskellunge and tiger muskellunge 1 singly 36 inches northern pike 3 20 inches yellow perch None (15 on Lake Michigan only) None catfi sh: channel, blue, fl athead (in streams) None 10 inches catfi sh: channel, blue, fl athead (in lakes and reservoirs) 10 None bullhead catfi sh None None shovelnose sturgeon None 25 inches Fork Length 1 Singly or in aggregate means that the daily bag limit includes any combination of the species. 3 Daily bag limit for sunfi sh at J.C. Murphey Lake (Newton Co.) is 25 singly or in aggregate. 2 Black bass includes largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 45 General Fishing Regulations cont. Tagged and Marked Fish Sorting Fish Anyone interested in marking or tagging fish in public water Anglers are responsible for maintaining fish in a healthy must get approval from the Division of Fish and Wildlife before condition if they wish to return that fish to the water. Dead and marking or tagging begins. An application, available from the dying fish already kept cannot be released back into the water. Division of Fish and Wildlife, must be processed 21 days before However, sorting of fish may be allowed within the bag limit if the scheduled start date. An approved permit must be carried fish are in a healthy condition at the time of release. Fish must be by the permit holder when fish are being marked and tagged. released into the water from which they were taken and be able Contact the division for more details, (317) 232-4080. to swim away normally. At no time may anglers have more than Fisheries biologists attach external tags or mark fish using a bag limit of fish in their possession while engaged in a day’s finclips for research projects. Please report all tags to a district fishing. All fish in possession must meet legal size limits. For fisheries biologist. At some waters, voluntary tag return boxes example, if you catch five largemouth bass (daily bag limit is have been installed. If you cannot locate one of these tag return five) and later that day catch a larger largemouth bass, it is legal boxes, mail the tag to the nearest fisheries biologist. See page to release any of the other fish in good condition in order to keep 64. Provide the biologist with the type of fish caught, the length, the larger one. date, location, weight of fish and the tag number. If a tagged fish is released, the tag should be reported but left in the fish in good Bait Fish and Crayfish condition. The following waters have active tagged fish projects Minnows and crayfish may be collected at any time under way: Lake Michigan (trout and salmon). throughout the year, if you possess a valid sport fishing license. Some fish, such as paddlefish on the Ohio River and trout and You must have a bait dealer’s license to sell minnows or possess salmon on Lake Michigan and its tributaries, have internal tags more than 500 minnows. You cannot transport more than 100 about the size of a hyphen (micro tag) on this page. The adipose crayfish across the state boundary in a 24-hour period unless you fin on trout and salmon has been removed to make it easier to are commercially raising crayfish. You may use artificial lighting determine if the fish you catch has an internal tag. to take crayfish. Your cooperation is needed to recover these tags from trout If you plan to catch your own minnows or crayfish, the and salmon missing an adipose fin. The adipose fin is the small following restrictions apply. See page 50 for special regulations fleshy fin on the backs of some fish between the dorsal fin and for collecting minnows and crayfish on the Ohio River. the tail (caudal fin). If you catch trout or salmon with a missing • Minnow seines cannot be larger than 12 feet in length and four adipose fin, please record the length, weight and species, feet deep with mesh no larger than 1/2 inch stretch. • Minnow dip nets cannot exceed three feet square, without coded wire tag in head missing adipose fin sides or walls, and may not have a mesh larger than 1/2 inch stretch. • Minnow traps cannot exceed 24 inches in length, with the opening of the trap no larger than one inch in diameter. • Cast nets may be used, provided the net is no larger than 10 feet in diameter and the mesh stretch is no larger than 3/4 inch. You may use wild fish as live bait as long as the fish was caught legally and meets any size, catch, or possession limits trout and salmon research (internal tag) established for that species. Goldfish may be used as live bait. as well as the date and location where the fish was caught. The Carp and gizzard shad cannot be used as live bait, except at nose area of trout and salmon with a missing adipose fin contains Brookville Lake where live shad may be used. a micro wire containing important research information. All minnows purchased from bait shops or taken from Please save the head from your tagged trout and salmon, then public waters cannot be of any species considered threatened contact the Division of Fish and Wildlife at (219) 874-6824 for or endangered. Minnows should not be released into the water instructions on what to do with the head. The micro wire tags after you finish fishing. Emptying bait buckets can contaminate can be recovered and reused. Remember, only trout and salmon a body of water with undesirable fish. Fishing worms should be with a missing adipose fin contain micro tags. discarded in trash containers.

Illegal Devices It is illegal to use the following devices to take fish from 1-800-TIP-IDNR public waters: a weir, electric current, dynamite or other Turn in a Poacher – Turn in a Polluter explosive, a firearm, a crossbow, hands alone, or any substance that may weaken or poison fish. Cast nets cannot be used to Turn in a Poacher (TIP) is a joint effort between Hoosier catch sport fish. outdoor enthusiasts and the DNR to help eliminate the illegal taking of Indiana’s fish and wildlife and the polluting of Lead Sinkers Indiana’s environment. You may want to consider using fishing sinkers that do not TIP offers substantial rewards for information leading to the contain lead if you are concerned about your exposure to lead. arrest of wildlife law violators. Citizens may report violators by Alternatives to lead sinkers are made out of steel, bismuth, calling the toll-free TIP number. Callers are not required to give tungsten and resin. Wildlife health may be affected if lead or their names or testify in court. The reward fund is supported by zinc sinkers are ingested. contributions and administered by a citizen advisory board. 46 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide General Fishing Regulations cont.

Endangered Fish Trot Lines The following fish species are classified as endangered A trot line (also called a set line or throw line) is a fishing line in Indiana: with smaller lines attached to it extending out into the water • bantam sunfish • lake sturgeon from a fixed point, such as a boat dock or tree. You may fish • cavefishes • northern brook lamprey with no more than one trot line at any one time. The trot line • channel darter • pallid shiner must have no more than 50 single or multi-barbed hooks. Each • gilt darter • redside dace drop line on a trot line may have only one hook. Trot lines must • greater redhorse • variegate darter bear a readable tag clearly showing the name and address of the It is illegal to take or possess these fish at any time. Most of user, and be checked at least once every 24 hours. It is illegal these species are small and would not be caught while angling. to use a trot line in Lake Michigan or within 300 yards of any However, these species could be encountered during bait fish partial or full dam structure on any stream, river, ditch, canal or collection. If captured, immediately return them unharmed reservoir. to the water in which they were found. A listing of Indiana’s endangered species is available at www.wildlife.IN.gov. Ice Fishing When ice fishing, no more than three lines may be used at any Illegal Fish Stockings and Aquarium Releases one time. Each line may contain no more than two hooks (single, No individual may take any live fish (native or nonnative) and double or treble) or two artificial baits. Holes cut for ice fishing release it into any other public waters without a stocking permit. cannot be more than 12 inches in diameter. Tip-ups must be Fisheries biologists in the DNR approve stocking of fish only identified with the name and address of the user, and must be in after careful consideration of the potential impacts of the new constant visual contact by the person using them. fish on existing habitat and fish population. Ice fishing shelters must have the owner’s name and address in Hand or Pole Fishing and Hooks three-inch block letters on the outside of the door. An unattended You may fish with no more than three poles or hand lines at any portable ice fishing shelter must have the owner’s name and one time. Each line may have no more than two single or multi- address in three-inch block letters on an exterior wall. Any barbed hooks, two artificial baits or two harnesses for live bait. ice fishing shelter or portable shelter left unattended, between Single or multi-barbed hooks may be used for hand or pole sunrise and sunset, must have at least one red reflector or a three- lines, float or jug fishing, limb, drop or trot lines. Special inch by three-inch reflective strip on each side of the structure. hook size and barb regulations apply to Lake Michigan and its Ice shanties and portable shelters must be removed from tributaries. Refer to page 48 for hook information for these waters. public waters before ice-out. If used before January 1 and after Feb. 15, all structures must be removed daily. Gaffs, Grab Hooks and Landing Nets Landing nets, gaff hooks or grab hooks may be used only to Float Fishing assist in the landing of a legally caught fish. They may not be Float or jug fishing is the use of any buoyed container (made used as the method of catching fish. of any material other than glass) that suspends a single fishing Limb Lines line and a single or multi-barbed hook. As many as five floats may be used, but only one hook may be A limb line (or drop line) involves suspending a fishing line attached to each float line. Each float must be marked with the from a limb extending beyond the bank of a body of water. You user’s name and address, and all lines must be in constant visual may fish with no more than 10 limb or drop lines at any one contact. time. Each line may have no more than one single or multi- Float fishing is not allowed on lakes and reservoirs for public barbed hook attached to it. Each line must have a readable tag safety. showing the name and address of the user. All lines must be checked at least once every 24 hours. It is illegal to use a limb or drop line within 300 yards of any partial or full dam structure on Smelt Fishing any stream, river, ditch, canal or reservoir. Smelt may be taken from Lake Michigan and Oliver Lake in LaGrange County from March 1 through May 30. Smelt may be Snares taken only with a single seine or net. The seine or net may not You may use no more than one snare to take suckers, carp, exceed 12 feet in length and six feet in depth nor have a stretch 1 gar and bowfin. Snaring these fish may be done only between mesh larger than 1 /2 inches. A dip net may not exceed 12 feet in sunrise and sunset. diameter.

Snagging Wanton Waste of Fish Except for the Ohio River (see page 50), it is illegal to snag The intentional waste and destruction of fish is prohibited fish from public waters in Indiana. Snagging is the practice unless the fish is required by law to be killed. Fish must not be of dragging or jerking a hook (or hooks), baited or unbaited, mutilated and returned to the water unless the fish is lawfully through the water with the intention of snagging fish on contact. used as bait. Fish parts, including entrails, must not be discarded Warning: it is illegal to take a paddlefish from any lake or into any state waters, but should be disposed of in a sanitary stream in Indiana except the Ohio River. Paddlefish caught manner that does not pollute the water or become detrimental to from any public inland lake or stream must be immediately public health or comfort. returned to the water. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 47 General Fishing Regulations cont.

Spear Fishing Sale of Aquatic Life Suckers, carp, gar, bowfin, buffalo and shad may be taken at No fish, frogs, turtles or other reptile or amphibian taken under the locations below with the equipment listed, and only during a fishing or hunting license may be bought, sold or bartered. You the hours noted. There are no bag limits for these fish. See page may keep fish that you catch for an aquarium if that fish meets 48 for restrictions on Lake Michigan tributaries. legal size and bag limit requirements. If you give your catch away, it’s a good idea to provide that person a note identifying Large Streams the fish you gave them. This avoids confusion with exceeding (1,500 cfs minimum flow) the daily bag limit or possessing fish without a fishing license. • White River from the Wabash River upstream to the junction of East and West Forks Reptiles and Amphibians • West Fork of White River, upstream to the dam below All reptiles and amphibians native to Indiana are protected by Harding Street in Indianapolis law. Box turtles cannot be collected from the wild at any time. Species of frogs, lizards, salamanders, snakes, toads or turtles • East Fork of White River, upstream to the dam at the south on the state or federal endangered species list may also not be edge of Columbus collected from the wild at any time. Species specified as game • The Wabash River, upstream to SR 13 at the town of animals (see table below) may be collected from the wild with Wabash a hunting or fishing license. License holders must obey season dates, bag limits and use legal trapping methods. An individual • The Tippecanoe River, upstream to 1/2 mile below its with a valid hunting or fishing license may take game frog confluence with Big Creek and turtle species from fish and wildlife areas where hunting or fishing is authorized. Non-game reptiles and amphibians • The Maumee River, upstream to the Anthony Blvd. Bridge may not be taken from any DNR property without a scientific in Ft. Wayne purposes license. For a list of Indiana’s native species go to: • The Kankakee River, upstream to SR 55 bridge www.dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/endangered/regs.htm. The possession limit for non-endangered, non-game species • The St. Joseph River (upstream from Twin Branch dam) in is four, with the exception of the eastern box turtle. Collected St. Joseph and Elkhart counties species may not be sold. Indiana residents over the age of 17 Equipment: Fish spear, gig, spear gun, bow and arrow, under- must have a valid hunting or fishing license in possession water spear can be used all year, day or night. while collecting species of reptiles and amphibians from the Crossbows may not be used. wild. All non-resident adults and most non-resident youth must possess a non-resident annual hunting license. Legally collected Small Streams amphibians or reptiles kept in captivity less than 30 days may (less than 1,500 cfs flow) be released only at their original capture site if they have never Any and all streams or partial streams not listed above. been housed with another animal. Equipment: bow and arrow only. Crossbows may not be used. Time: All year, sunrise to sunset. Seasons, Daily and Possession Limits Species Season Daily Bag Possession Non-flowing Waters Limit Limit (including lakes, ponds and reservoirs) Game turtles: common snapping year-round 25* 50* turtle, smooth softshell and spiny Equipment: Fish spear, gig, spear gun, underwater spear, and softshell turtles bow and arrow. Crossbows may not be used. Restrictions: Turtle traps may be used, but these devices may not have an Time: All year, day or night. opening below the surface of the water. Game frogs: bull frog June 15-April 30 25* 50* Mussels and green frog It is illegal to collect or take live or dead mussel shells from Restrictions: Frogs may be taken with gig or spear with a head not more public waters. A ban on harvesting shells has been in effect since than three inches in width and a single row of tines, long bow and arrow, 1991 to protect against a rapid decrease in the abundance and club, hands alone or pole or hand line with not more than one hook or artiﬁ cal lure attached. Firearms used for frog hunting are restricted to a distribution of mussels. Please do not disturb living mussels or .22-caliber ﬁ rearm loaded with bird shot only. take dead shells. *Singly or in aggregate, which means the catch limit includes any combination of the species. New Panfish Regulations for J.C. Murphey Lake To help develop the best fishing possible, a 25-fish panfish bag limit has been established at J.C. Murphey Lake (bluegill, redear and crappie, singly or in aggregate) and an 18-inch minimum size limit and two-fish daily bag limit for largemouth bass. These regulations are intended to maintain quality fishing far into the future. Keep your eye on this lake to make the “hot E-news about Indiana spots to fish” list in the next couple of years. natural resources and recreation www.wildlife.IN.gov 48 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide Inland Trout Sizes & Limits Lake Michigan & Tributaries Sizes & Limits

Lakes: There is no closed season for taking trout from inland • You cannot possess more than 5 trout or salmon (no more lakes except from March 15 to April 1, 2007 for: than 2 may be lake trout) or more than 15 yellow perch • Island Lake on Minnehaha FWA, Sullivan County while fishing on Indiana’s portion of Lake Michigan— even • Little George Lake on Chinook FWA, Clay County if you have a fishing license from a neighboring state. Streams: Catch and release applies to all streams, except Lake • You can take sucker, carp, gar, bowfin, buffalo and shad Michigan tributaries, from January 1 through April 14. from Lake Michigan with a bow and arrow. The opening day of trout season for inland streams, other than • You cannot use a trot line (power line), set line or throw line Lake Michigan tributaries, is the last Saturday in April, 6 AM, to take fish from Lake Michigan. local time. • Fishing is not allowed within 100 feet above or below the Stream closure from April 15 to the opening day of trout Praxair Dam on the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. season (last Saturday in April) applies to the following waters: • See page 49 for Lake Michigan bass regulations. • Pigeon River and Pigeon Creek in Lagrange County from the Steuben County line to CR 410E (Troxel’s Bridge). This does Species Daily Bag Limit Minimum Size not include the impoundment known as Mongo Mill Pond. chinook, coho, 5 total salmon & trout 14 inches • Harding Run, Curtis Creek, Bloody Run and Graveyard Run Atlantic & pink salmon No more than 2 Lake Michigan, (tributaries of the Pigeon river) in LaGrange County. brown, steelhead may be lake trout streams, and & lake trout St. Joseph River • Turkey Creek north of CR 100 S in LaGrange County • Rainbow Pit located on Pigeon River FWA, approximately one yellow perch 15 None mile east of Ontario in LaGrange County. on Lake Michigan only • Little Elkhart River and Rowe-Eden Ditch in Lagrange County Tributary Restrictions • Solomon Creek and Cobus Creek in Elkhart County You may not possess a fish spear, gig, gaff, bowfishing • Little Kankakee River in LaPorte County from CR 800E equipment, crossbow, grab hook, spear gun, club, snag hook or upstream to Division Rd. underwater spear in, or adjacent to the Galena River (LaPorte • Spy Run within Franke Park in Allen County Co.), Trail Creek (LaPorte Co.), the East Branch of the Little • Mississinewa River within the boundaries of the Randolph Calumet River (LaPorte and Porter counties), Salt Creek County Wildlife Management Area (Porter Co.), the West Branch of the Little Calumet River (Lake • Big Blue River within the boundaries of Wilbur Wright FWA in and Porter counties), Burns Ditch (Lake and Porter counties), Henry County Deep River downstream from the dam at Camp 133 (Lake Co.) • Jackson Creek upstream of Yellowwood Lake in Brown County or the tributaries to these waterways. Only artificial lures and artificial flies can be used on the Tributary Closings following catch and release waters in Elkhart County: While there is no closed season for taking trout and salmon • Little Elkhart River from CR 43 downstream to CR 16, except from Lake Michigan, certain tributary streams are closed to all for waters along Riverbend Park from CR 16 upstream to the fishing from April 1 through June 15. These streams are stocked pedestrian footbridge. annually with trout and salmon. The closed fishing period allows • Solomon Creek from CR 33 downstream to the Elkhart River these small, vulnerable fish to migrate safely downstream to • Cobus Creek from Old U.S. 20 downstream to the Lake Michigan. The closed season applies to: St. Joseph River • The East Branch of Little Calumet River in Porter County Species Daily Bag Limit Minimum Size from US 12 upstream to US 20. 5 singly or in aggregate brook trout 7 inches • Trail Creek in LaPorte County from the Franklin Street rainbow trout 7 inches Bridge in Michigan City upstream to US 35. lake trout No more than 3 may be lake trout. 7 inches St. Joseph River brown trout No more than 1 may be brown trout. 7 inches* *18” minimum size limit at Oliver, Olin and Martin lakes in LaGrange Co., Special regulations apply to fishing the St. Joseph River and Brookville Lake tailwater in Franklin Co. and its tributaries from Twin Branch Dam in Mishawaka, downstream to the Michigan state line. These include: Hook Restrictions • Minimum size for trout and salmon is 14 inches. In the waters including Lake Michigan tributaries, the St. Joseph River and its tributary streams from the Twin Branch Dam downstream to the • No fishing is allowed at any time in the East Race Waterway Michigan state line (St. Joseph County), you may not fish with more than in South Bend. No fishing is allowed within 100 feet of the one single hook per line or one artificial bait or harness for use with live entrance and exit of the East Race. bait. • No fishing is allowed at any time from the fish ladders Single hooks, including those on artificial baits, cannot exceed 1/2 inch located on the South Bend or Mishawaka Central Park Dams. from point to shank. Double and treble hooks are only allowed on artificial • No fishing is allowed within 100 feet of the entrances and baits and shall not exceed 3/8 inch from point to shank. exits of the fish ladders. • No fishing is allowed by boat or other watercraft in the St. Single hook Double or Joseph River below the South Bend Dam for a distance 1/2 inch or less from treble hook of 200 feet, and from the Mishawaka Central Park Dam point to shank 3/8 inch or less from downstream to the Main Street bridge, Mishawaka. point to shank • Any fish taken from the Lake Michigan tributaries defined in this section must be hooked in the mouth. Foul-hooked fish must be returned to the water. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 49 Fishing Reports Statewide Black Bass Regulations

Lake Michigan (219) 874-0009 (black bass includes largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) Updated weekly March through December. Type of Water Daily Bag Limit Minimum Size St. Joseph River (574) 257-TIPS Lakes 5 singly or 14 inches Updated weekly mid-February through April and mid-June Rivers/Streams in aggregate* 12 inches to mid-December. Lake Michigan 3 singly or 14 inches in aggregate Web site: www.wildlife.IN.gov *Certain waters have special bag limits and minimum size limits that apply to largemouth bass. See information on this page for these specific regulations. Special Largemouth Bass Lake Regulations Special largemouth bass regulations are in effect for many No minimum size limit waters Indiana waters. The expected benefits of size limits are an No size limits for largemouth bass are in effect for: increase in the number of bass caught (although many must • Brownstown State Fishing Area (Jackson County) be released); an increase in size of bass; and in some cases, • Burdette Park lakes (Vanderburgh County) improvement in bluegill size and increased predation on • Chandler Town Lake (Warrick County) abundant prey like gizzard shad. • Cypress Lake State Fishing Area (Jackson County) Regulations on bass fishing differ for the Ohio River. See • Deming Park lakes (Vigo County) Sport Fishing on the Ohio River (page 50) for information. • Garvin Park Lake (Vanderburgh County) • Glen Miller Pond (Wayne County) Lake Limits: • Hayswood Lake (Harrison County) 15 inch minimum size limit • Henry County Memorial Park Lake (Henry County) • Hovey Lake at Hovey Lake FWA (Posey County) • Patoka Lake (Orange, Dubois and Crawford counties) • Krannert Lake (Marion County) • Dogwood Lake (Daviess County) • Lake Sullivan (Marion County) 16 inch minimum size limit • Ruster Lake (Marion County) • Cecil M. Harden Lake (Parke County) • Schnebelt Pond (Dearborn County) 18 inch minimum size limits Special Stream Black Bass Regulations There is a daily bag limit of two bass for these waters: • Ball Lake (Steuben County) 20 inch minimum size limit and one fish daily bag limit • Blue Grass, Loon Lake (Warrick County) • Sugar Creek (Montgomery, Parke, Boone, Clinton, and • Gibson Lake (Gibson County) Tipton counties) • J.C. Murphey Lake (Newton County) 12-15 inch slot limit with no more than two black bass • Robinson Lake (Whitley and Kosciusko counties) • Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area-all lakes larger than 15 inch • Blue River (Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties) 20 inch minimum size limit and one fish daily bag limit • Turtle Creek Reservoir (Sullivan County) AND RE TCH LEA A SE 12 to 15 inch slot size limits C No largemouth bass between 12 and 15 inches in length may be taken from the following: • Buffalo Trace Lake (Harrison County) • Celina Lake (Perry County) • Ferdinand State Forest Lake (Dubois County) • Indian Lake (Perry County) • Always wet your hands before touching the fish. • Montgomery City Park Lake (Daviess County) • Handle the fish gently and quickly. Keep it in the water as much • Saddle Lake (Perry County) as possible. Do not put your fingers in the gill slits or in the eye • Scales Lake (Warrick County) sockets. Do not squeeze the fish or cause the loss of scales. • Shakamak State Park (Clay, Greene and Sullivan counties) • Remove the hook carefully. If the hook cannot be removed easily, cut the line or leader and leave the hook in the fish. Eventually, the • Tipsaw Lake (Perry County) hook will dissolve. Artificial lures are recommended because they usually hook the fish in the lip area, the easiest place to remove the hook. • Gently hold the fish in the water and move it back and forth until it begins to swim away. • Remember to land and release your fish as quickly as possible. • Never release live bait into a fishing area. Never move fish from one water to another. Stocking fish requires a permit. The release of an undesirable or exotic species can contaminate a body of water. 50 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide Sport Fishing on the Ohio River

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A person holding an Indiana fishing license (resident or non- McAlpine Ohio resident), or who is exempt from having a license in Indiana, Dam Cannelton may fish from either bank of the Ohio River, or any part of the Newburgh Dam main stem of the Ohio River by boat. The interstate reciprocal J.T. Myers Dam license agreement with Kentucky does not apply to tributaries Dam of the Ohio River in either state. To fish the tributaries you must (Uniontown Dam) obtain a license from that state. While fishing for sport fish, you may use poles or hand lines, Where to Fish on the Ohio River float fishing methods, set lines with one single or multi-barbed Much of the best fishing on the Ohio River is concentrated hook, or up to two trot lines with no more than 50 single or near dams. Access fees may be charged at some sites. multi-barbed hooks per line. These lines must be spaced at least • J.T. Myers Dam (Uniontown Dam) 15 miles southwest of 18 inches apart. Trot lines must be checked at least once every Mt. Vernon in Posey Co. Accessible at Hovey Lake FWA. 24 hours. • Newburgh Dam — in the town of Newburgh off of SR 66. • Cannelton Dam — follow Taylor Street south from SR 66 Ohio River sport fish include: in Cannelton. • largemouth bass • yellow bass • trout • McAlpine Dam — located at Clarksville. Access at Falls • smallmouth bass • black crappie • tiger muskellunge of the Ohio State Park. Accessible boat ramp located at • spotted bass • white crappie • northern pike George Rogers Clark Homesite in Clarksville. Access at • hybrid striped bass • sauger • muskellunge New Albany off of Water Street in Jaycee Riverfront Park. • rock bass • walleye • chain pickerel • Markland Dam — near Markland in Switzerland County. • striped bass • saugeye Accessible at DamVue River Camp or Vevay boat ramp. Paddlefish Minnows and Crayfish Paddlefish may only be taken from the Ohio River from Feb. You may take minnows or crayfish from the Ohio River by the 1 to May 10. Any paddlefish caught from public lakes, streams following methods: or other rivers in Indiana must be returned. You may not sort or • A minnow trap not to exceed three feet long and 18 inches release any lawfully snagged paddlefish. After two paddlefish in diameter nor having a throat opening greater than one are taken, no more snagging is allowed. Snagging is prohibited inch in diameter. within 200 yards of a dam on the Ohio River. • A dip net no more than three feet in diameter. • A minnow seine no more than 30 feet long and six feet deep Other Fish nor having mesh size larger than 1/4 inch bar mesh. All other fish, except those classified as threatened or • A cast net not to exceed nine feet in diameter nor having endangered, may be taken with the same sport fishing methods mesh size larger than 3/8 inch bar mesh. described above as well as with the following methods: • Long or compound bow with an arrow having one or more barbs and an attached line. Catfish and paddlefish cannot be taken with bow and arrow during nighttime hours (1/2 hour Daily, Possession and Size Limits after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise.) Crossbows are illegal. Species Bag Limit Possession Limit Minimum Size • Gigging from Feb. 1 to May 10 with any pronged or barbed largemouth bass 6* 12* 12 inches instrument attached to the end of a rigid object. You cannot smallmouth bass spotted bass No size limit on spotted bass take a fish by gigging from either a boat or platform. • Snagging on the Ohio River for non-sport fish is allowed white bass 30* 60* No more than four from Feb. 1 to May 10 using one single or treble hook. yellow bass ﬁ sh may be striped bass 15 inches or longer Snagging is not allowed from a boat or platform or along a h ybrid striped bass bay or tributary to the Ohio River. rock bass 15 30 None crappie 30 60 None muskellunge 2* 2* 30 inches Free Fishing Weekend tiger muskellunge June 9-10, 2007 walleye 10* 20* None sauger No license required for Indiana residents. hybrid walleye (saugeye) * Singly or in aggregate, which means the catch limit includes any combination of the species. For instance, your daily bag could include 30 white bass or 30 hybrid striped bass or any combination of the two species equalling no more than 30. DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 51 Fish Consumption Advisory Group General Advisory At Risk population* 1 Unlimited consumption 1 meal per week Indiana’s fish consumption advisory is similar to the health 2 1 meal per week 1 meal per month advice you hear or read about every day regarding diet, exercise or safety. How you use this information to protect your health and 3 1 meal per month Do not eat enjoy life is a matter of choice. The purpose of this advisory is to 4 1 meal every 2 months Do not eat make sure you have the proper information to make those choices. 5 Do not eat Do not eat Fish provide a diet high in protein and low in saturated fat *Women of childbearing years, nursing mothers, and children under age 15. when properly prepared. Additionally, many doctors suggest General Guidlines To Reduce Your Risk that eating fish each week is helpful in preventing heart disease. • Assume that any fish you catch is a group 2 if it is not listed or the A 2002 survey conducted for the Indiana State Department of site where you are fishing is not listed in the advisory. Health (ISDH) showed that nearly 44% of Indiana residents eat • Eat smaller, less fatty fish like pan fish (bluegill, perch & crappie). little, if any, fish. For this reason, the most important message • Remove fat near the skin of the fish prior to cooking and broil, the ISDH wants to share is “include fish as a part of your bake, or grill fish so the fat drips away. regular diet”. The key to gaining the most health benefits from • Unless noted otherwise, consider all carp from rivers and streams fish is to eat a variety of fish that are low in contaminants. to fall under the following risk groups. One common misunderstanding about the advisory is the Group 3 - 15-20 in. • Group 4 - 20-25 in. • Group 5 - over 25 in. difference between no consumption and restricted consumption of fish. The advisory is not a ban on eating fish from lakes and Some Major Fishing Waters Where All Fish Are streams as some people believe. The fish consumption advisory Group 1 or 2 Except As Indicated ( ) will help you make the right choice about how much fish to eat • Brookville Reservoir (Franklin/Union Co.) except for and what type of fish to eat. If you follow the advisory, you will largemouth bass 15+ in. (3) minimize the risk from eating fish and maximize your health • Dogwood Lake (Daviess Co.) benefits by using fish as a valuable source of protein. • Eagle Creek Reservoir (Marion Co.) You should use the advisory to make informed decisions • Flint Lake (Porter Co.) about where to fish, which fish to eat and how much to eat. The • Harden Reservoir (Parke Co.) advisory should not discourage you from going fishing or eating • Lake James (Steuben Co.) except northern pike 20+ in. (3&4) the fish you catch. The advisory is a source of information that • Lake Lemon (Monroe Co.) except flathead catfish 20+ in. (3) allows you to enjoy your fishing trip and protect your health at • Lake Wawasee (Kosciusko Co.) except bullhead 15+ in. (3) • Lake of the Woods (LaGrange Co.) except carp 22+ in. (3) the same time. • Monroe Reservoir (Brown/Monroe Co.) A statewide fish tissue monitoring program provides data • Morse Reservoir (Hamilton Co.) for Indiana’s fish consumption advisory. New tissue data are • Patoka Reservoir (Dubois/Orange Co.) except carp 23+ in. (3) collected every year from new areas or sites previously sampled • Salamonie Reservoir (Wabash Co.) except carp 23+ in. (3) to keep health information updated. This long-term commitment • Starve Hollow Lake (Jackson Co.) to human health protection also serves as a constant monitor for • Turtle Creek Reservoir (Sullivan Co.) except carp 26+ in. (3) changes in the environment. • Worster Lake (St Joe Co.) except brown bullhead 16+ in. (3) The Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory is issued by the No Consumption Waters ISDH. Always consult the complete advisory for specific information on the body of water where you plan to fish, which • Elliot Ditch, Tippecanoe County may be viewed at the ISDH web site: www.IN.gov/isdh. • Grand Calumet River/Indiana Harbor Canal, Lake County • Little Mississinewa River, Randolph County For a more information on the fish consumption advisory or if • Little Sugar Creek/Walnut Fork, Montgomery County you have questions concerning the advisory contact: • Pleasant Run Creek, Lawrence County Indiana State Department of Health • Wea Creek, Tippecanoe County Environmental Epidemiology Section • Kokomo Creek, Howard County - from U.S. 31 to Wildcat Creek 2525 Shadeland Ave, Suite E • Wildcat Creek, Howard and Carroll counties - downstream from Indianapolis, IN 46219 the Waterworks Dam in Kokomo to the Wabash River (317) 351-7190 • Clear Creek, Monroe County • Salt Creek downstream of Clear Creek in Lawrence & Monroe Co. Assessing Your Risk • Stoney Creek, Hamilton County Guidelines for developing the fish consumption advice in the • Sugar Creek, Montgomery County - from I-74 to SR 32 Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory are based on a culmination of Commercial Fish Consumption For epidemiological, toxicological and exposure risk studies and evaluated by the Great Lakes Sport Fish Advisory Task force. The most common At Risk Population* and Adults outcomes from not following this advice are an increased “risk” of Species Advisory getting cancer and/or an increased “risk” of developmental problems Fresh or canned salmon; shellfish like shrimp, crab, Unlimited for all adults in unborn or young children. The most “at risk” people are women of and oysters; tilapia; herring; canned “light” tuna; One meal per week* childbearing age, nursing mothers, and children under 15. Some new scallops; sardines; pollock; cod; and catfish information indicates there may be some additional “risks” of heart Canned albacore “white” tuna (6 oz.), tuna steak, One meal per week problems to adults who are exposed to large amounts of mercury in halibut, and lobster for adults their diet. Again, for most people (adult males and non-childbearing One meal per month* age women) these risks are minimal. To date, no known cancer or developmental cases can be linked to the consumption of contaminated Shark, swordfish, tile fish, king mackerel One meal per month for adult males and females fish in Indiana. Do not eat* The ISDH uses a five grouping advisory classification system to Contact the ISDH for more detailed information on the commercial fish determine your level of risk from consuming fish. consumption advisory. 52 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS)

Hydrilla – A Threat to our Waters Hydrilla (Exotic) Elodea (native) A new AIS plant has invaded Indiana. Hydrilla was found in Lake Manitou in Fulton County in 2006. Hydrilla is an aggressive invader that can quickly grow to the surface crowding out native plants. This causes reduced property values, and negatively impacts recreational opportunities like boating and angling. Once established, hydrilla is very expensive to eradicate. Hydrilla looks very similar to a native plant, elodea. Please look for hydrilla in local lakes, ponds, and streams. If you fi nd something similar to the picture to the left, please compare your plant’s features to the drawings to rule out native elodea. If you feel you have found hydrilla, please contact a district fi sheries biologist to arrange for positive identifi cation of the plant. Hydrilla is illegal to possess in the state. DNR has imposed use restrictions at Lake Manitou to keep hydrilla from being spread to other waters via recreational equipment. Water users should take it upon themselves to prevent the spread of all AIS. Remove plant material and drain all water from watercraft immediately after - 4 or 5 leaves at nodes - 3 leaves at nodes removal from the water. - Leaves have visible teeth - Leaf edges appear smooth Species Illegal to Possess Illegal Fish Stockings It is illegal to possess the following fi sh and mussels alive No individual may take any live fi sh (wild or aquarium without holding a special permit. If any of these are caught, fi sh) and release it into any other public water without a fi sh they must be killed immediately and not returned to the water. stocking permit. Fisheries biologists in the DNR approve Your cooperation is essential. fi sh stockings only after careful consideration of the potential * Asiatic clam * Snakeheads of the family Channidae impacts of the * Bighead carp * Quagga mussel new fi sh on * Black carp * Tubenose goby existing sport * Round goby * Walking catfi sh of the family Clariidae fi shing activities * Rudd * White perch (not freshwater drum) and endangered * Ruffe * Zebra mussel species. * Silver carp

STATE RECORD FISH 2007 Record Fish Entry (weight required) Please print clearly. Photocopies of entry form are accepted. A good quality photo must be submitted with entry. FISH OF THE YEAR (no weight required) INFORMATION ON THE FISH INFORMATION ON ANGLER WHERE, WHEN, HOW STATE RECORD FISH Name of angler ______Date caught ______Species of ﬁ sh ______Address ______Name of lake, pond or stream ______Weight (lbs., oz.) ______City ______County where caught ______Length ______Girth ______State ______Zip______Type of tackle used ______FISH OF THE YEAR Species of ﬁ sh ______Phone______Lure or bait used ______

Length ______Girth ______Email ______

MEASUREMENT LOCATION WITNESS 1 WITNESS 2 Where measurement was taken ______First witness signature ______Second witness signature ______Address ______Address ______Address ______City ______City ______City ______State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______Phone______Phone______Phone______Mail entry and photo to: Record Fish Program, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 402 W. Washington St., Room W273, Indianapolis, IN 46204 DNR Indiana Record Fish Programs & Indiana State Fish Records 53 The Division of Fish and Wildlife sponsors two award program recognizing outstanding catches by sport anglers. The Indiana Record Fish Program recognizes new State Record catches. The Fish-of-the-Year program recognizes anglers who catch the largest fish of each species that is smaller than the current State Record. Weight is the measurement used for State Record Fish. Total length is used for Fish-of-the-Year fish. Both programs have the same fish divisions and use the same entry form for submitting information. Winners receive a certificate and a colorful jacket patch. Entry forms and pictures will not be returned to the angler. General rules for submitting an entry: • Fish must be taken legally by hook and line from Indiana • A good quality side view photograph of the fish must accompany waters. Fish taken from the main stem of the Ohio River each entry. Blue catfish must be photographed from the side between Kentucky and Indiana, or from the Wabash River against a light background. For State Record Fish entries, between Illinois and Indiana will be considered for Indiana’s applicants may wish to consider hiring a photographer. Record Fish Program provided the angler possessed an • Anyone can enter and multiple entries are accepted. Fish must be Indiana fishing license at the time of the catch. caught in public or private fishing waters where there is no fee for • A photocopy of the angler’s license must accompany an entry the fish taken. if a license was required to catch fish from that body of water. • Complete an entry form on page 52 and mail it in with the • Fish taken from water on artificial feeding programs are not following: (1) copy of fishing license, (2) Scale Inspection Report eligible. for all State Record Fish entries only, (3) picture(s). • Entry must be postmarked by December 31 of the calendar year the fish was caught.

Rules for Fish-of-the-Year Entries Species Weight Where Angler Year • Size is determined by a total length Atlantic Salmon 14 lb. 4 oz. Lake Michigan, Lake Co. Gene Tarrant 1979 Bighead Carp 53 lb. 8 oz. White River, Pike Co. measurement or fork length for shovelnose Duane Stafford 2000 Blue Catfish 104 lb. Ohio River Bruce Midkiff 1999 sturgeon (see p. 44). No weight measurement Bluegill 3 lb. 4 oz. Pond, Greene Co. Harold L. Catey 1972 is required for Fish-of-the-Year. Bowfin (Dogfish) 16 lb. Pine Lake, LaPorte Co. Barry Biederstadt 1988 • One witness, that is not a relative, who Brook Trout 3 lb. 15 1/2 oz. Lake Gage, Steuben Co. Sonny Bashore 1973 observed the length and/or weight Brown Trout 29.03 lb. Lake Michigan, Lake Co. Glen Duesing 2006 measurement must sign the entry form. Buffalo 53.9 lb. Oak Hill Pond, Gibson Co. Kenneth Houchin 2002 • It is not necessary to report the location where Bullhead 4.9 lb. Potato Creek SP, St. Joseph Co. Darren Robertson 1994 the length measurement was taken for Fish-of- Burbot 7 lb. 11 oz. Lake Michigan Larry Malicki 1990 the-Year entries. Channel Catfish 37 lb. 8 oz. Lake, Vanderburgh Co. Randy E. Jones 1980 Chinook Salmon 38 lb. Trail Creek, LaPorte Co. • Provide photograph(s) of the fish and copy of Rich Baker 1980 Cisco 3 lb. 12 oz. Big Cedar Lake, Whitley Co. Phillip Wisniewski 1980 fishing license if required. Coho Salmon 20 lb. 12 oz. Lake Michigan, LaPorte Co. John Beutner 1972 Rules for State Record Fish Entries Common Carp 43 lb. 4 oz. Pike Lake, Kosciusko Co. Russell Long 1989 • Size is determined by weight measurement Crappie 4 lb. 11 oz. Private lake, Jennings Co. Willis Halcomb 1994 first, then length for State Record Fish. Both Flathead Catfish 79 lb. 8 oz. White River, Lawrence Co. Glen T. Simpson 1966 Flier 3 1/2 oz. Stream, Jackson Co. weight and length measurements are required. Harold H. Otte 1983 Freshwater Drum 30 lb. White River, Martin Co. Garland Fellers 1963 The weight measurement must be taken before Goldeye 2.16 lb. Wabash River, Vermillion Co. Brian Crockett 2006 the fish is frozen and on a scale that has been Grass Carp 65.2 lb. Private pond, Morgan Co. David Hughes 2002 certified by the State of Indiana to be accurate Green Sunfish 1 lb. 10 oz. Pit, Fountain Co. Terry Keller 1987 to one ounce. If you can’t find a certified Hybrid Striped Bass 22 lb. 2oz. Tippecanoe River, Carroll Co. David G. Coffman 2005 scale in a grocery, hardware, grain store, or Hybrid Walleye 8 lb. 8 oz. Scottsburg Reservoir, Scott Co. Doug Young 1999 propane distributor, call the Indiana Division Lake Trout 29 lb. 4 oz. Lake Michigan Harold Rodriquez 1993 of Weights and Measures at (317) 356-7078 Largemouth Bass 14 lb. 12 oz. Lake, Harrison Co. Jenifer Schultz 1991 for the nearest location. Longnose Gar 18.42 lb. White River, Pike Co. Vernon Young, Jr. 2004 Muskellunge 42 lb. 8 oz. James Lake, Kosciusko Co. • Obtain a copy of the Scale Inspection Report Darrin Conley 2002 Northern Pike 30 lb. 2 oz. Clear Lake, Steuben Co. Jack Barnes 1992 from the store owner where the fish is weighed Paddlefish 106 lb. 4 oz. Sand Pit, Knox Co. John Kotter 1996 and submit the report with the entry form. Pink Salmon 2 lb. 12 1/2 oz. Lake Michigan, Lake Co. Richard J. Lisac 1985 • Submit a printed meat packaging label Rainbow Trout 18 lb. 8 oz. Clear Lake, Steuben Co. Bill Bigger 1988 showing the weight of the fish, if available. Redear Sunfish 3 lb. 10 oz. Lake, Brown Co. R. Peckman 1974 • After weighing, the fish may be gutted and Rock Bass 3 lb. Sugar Creek, Hancock Co. David Thomas 1969 iced, but do not fillet or otherwise cut it up. Sauger 6 lb. 1 oz. Tippecanoe River, Carroll Co. Mark Bigger 1983 The fish must be available for inspection and Shovelnose Sturgeon 14 lb. 8 oz. Wabash River, Fountain Co. Mike Latoz 1999 identification. Silver Carp 15 lb. 8oz. West Fork White River, Greene Co. Daniel Keller 2003 Smallmouth Bass 7 lb. 4 oz. Twin Lake, LaGrange Co. • State Record Fish entries may require Dana Yoder 1992 Spotted Bass 5 lb. 5 oz. Vigo Co. Larry Hinesley, Jr. 2006 verification by a Division of Fish and Wildlife Steelhead Trout 26.62 lb. Trail Creek, LaPorte Co. Evan Nicholson 1999 fisheries biologist. It is the responsibility of Striped Bass 35.395 lb. Ohio River Tony Campisano 1993 the angler to schedule a time to have your fish Sucker 12 lb. 3.3 oz. White River, Bartholemew Co. John Britton 1991 examined by a State fisheries biologist (p.64). Tiger Muskellunge 24 lb. Wolf Lake, Lake Co. Michael Senics 1995 • Two witnesses, that are not relatives, Tiger Trout 3 lb. Lake Michigan, Lake Co. Mike Ratter 1978 who observed the length and/or weight Walleye 14 lb. 4 oz. Kankakee River, Lake Co. Leon Richart 1974 measurement must sign the entry form. 14 lb. 4 oz. Tippecanoe River, Pulaski Co. Donald Tedford 1977 • Provide the location information on where the Warmouth 1.4 lb. North Dugger Pit, Sullivan Co. Jack Tolbert 2002 White Bass 4 lb. 3 oz. Lake Freeman, Carroll Co. fish was weighed. James Wagner 1965 White Catfish 9.72 lb. Pond, Wabash Co. Melissa Grimes 1985 • Provide photograph(s) of the fish and copy of Yellow Bass* 2 lb. 15 oz. Morse Reservoir, Hamilton Co. Jim Raymer 2000 fishing license, if required. Yellow Perch 2 lb. 8 oz. Gravel pit, Vigo Co. Roy W. Burkel Jr. 1981 *World Record 54 INDIANA Fish Identiﬁ cation

Sunfi sh Black Bass white bass • single tooth patch on back of bluegill • 5 to 9 vertical bars on sides, largemouth bass • upper jaw extends tongue, fi rst stripe below lateral line not black opercle fl at (ear) with no margin, beyond back of eye complete to tail dark spot at rear of dorsal fi n smallmouth bass • upper jaw does not striped bass • tooth patches on back of redear • opercle fl ap (ear) is tipped with extend beyond back of eye tongue in two parallel patches, fi rst stripe red or orange margin below lateral line complete to tail, stripes spotted bass • red eye, horizontal lines of above lateral line are unbroken black crappie • 7-8 dorsal spines, random dark spots on lower sides, upper jaw does blotches on sides not extend beyond back of eye Catfi sh blue catfi sh • 30-35 anal fi n rays, anal white crappie • 6 dorsal spines, black True Bass fi n margin is straight, caudal fi n is deeply side markings form vertical bars rather hybrid striped • two tooth patches on forked than random spots back of tongue are joined, fi rst stripe below lateral line complete to tail, stripes channel catfi sh • 24-29 rays in rounded above lateral line usually broken anal fi n, caudal fi n is deeply forked, dark spots on sides when young

bluegill black crappie hybrid striped bass

redear white crappie white bass

largemouth bass

striped bass

smallmouth bass

blue catﬁ sh

spotted bass channel catﬁ sh

Illustrations by Rick Hill, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources © 2006 INDIANA Fish Identifi cation 55 coho salmon • teeth are set in light white catfi sh • caudal fi n margin is nearly Trout & Salmon color gums, black spots on upper lobe of straight (slightly forked), no dark spots brown trout • white mouth, teeth and slightly forked caudal fi n, 12-15 anal fi n on sides gums; caudal fi n margin square with no rays spots on upper or lower lobe; stream bullhead catfi sh • caudal fi n is straight dwelling browns possess some orange/ lake trout • white mouth, teeth and gums; red spots on sides; resident brown trout in caudal fi n deeply forked, body color light Perch Lake Michigan possess black X-shaped to dark gray with light spots sauger • 3 or 4 saddle shaped blotches on markings on sides. back and sides, spotted dorsal fi n rainbow trout or steelhead • white chinook salmon or king salmon • teeth mouth, teeth and gums; small black spots walleye • no spots on dorsal fi n, dusky are set in dark gums, black spots on back on back, sides, caudal and dorsal fi ns, spot at rear of spiny dorsal fi n, lower tip and both lobes of square caudal fi n, 15-17 caudal fi n margin is square; 9-12 anal of tail and anal fi n are white anal fi n rays fi n rays

sauger coho salmon

walleye lake trout

saugeye rainbow or steelhead trout

brown trout northern pike

chinook or king salmon muskellunge

Ilustrations of chinook salmon, coho salmon, lake trout, muskellunge and saugeye © Joseph R. Tomelleri 56 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide Where to Fish in Indiana Indiana has more than 21,000 miles of fi shable streams and rivers along with 452 natural lakes and 580 impoundments. The table below includes DNR-owned access areas, as well as other access sites where you can boat or bank fi sh. Preferred areas are marked with an asterisk. The wheelchair symbol denotes accessible areas for persons with disabilities. Access varies per site. Site specifi c regulations may apply in addition to the information supplied by the access table. All general rules, regulations and size and bag limits are enforced according to this guide. Speed limits, motor size and safety regulations vary by site. It is your responsibility to read and obey all fi shing and boating regulations. For maintenance problems at ramps or to offer a site for public access, contact (260)426-2009. For fi sheries management information, contact a district fi sheries biologist (for a list of biologists see page 64).

FISHING SITE FISHING SITE

BY COUNTY LOCATION Acres Ramp Motor Shoreline Fishing Fee BY COUNTY LOCATION Acres Ramp Motor Shoreline Fishing Fee

ALLEN CARROLL Cedar Creek Located on SR 1 at Cedarville N IO F N Eller Pond Southeast of Bringhurst on CR 50E, Y IO G N 4 5 south of CR 300S Cedarville Reservoir Off the St. Joseph River, 245 Y IO G N Knop Lake 2 mi. W of Owasco on CR 650S Y EO G N E of Leo on Grabill Rd. 1 3 5 4 5 Tippecanoe River Below Lake Freeman, near Monticello along Y IO good N Everett Lake 6 mi. NW of Ft. Wayne 43 US 421, off CR 750N, 0.25 mi. S of Oakdale 1 3 Y IO P N Dam Hurshtown Reservoir 2 mi. N of Grabill on Roth Rd. 260 Y EO G Y 1 2 5 12 14 (260) 627-3390 Wabash River Take CR 900N, 3.7 mi. W of Burrows to Y IO G N 2 CR 275W, then 1 mi. N to the bridge at St. Joseph River From Coliseum Blvd. (SR 930) to the Y IO G N French Post Park confl uence of the Maumee River 5 2 6 14 Wildcat Creek CR 500S, E of SR 75 through Cutler, Y IO G N St. Mary’s River At Guidlin Park on Van Buren St., 1 block N Y IO F N then N to Adam’s Mill, (765) 567-2152 of Superior St. (260) 427-6000 2 5 4 5 14 Wildcat Creek 2 mi. W of Owasco on CR 650S, (765) 567-2152 N IO G N Maumee River Off of US 24, E of Webster Rd. N IO F N 2 5 5 14 CASS BARTHOLOMEW Eel River US 24 to CR 600E, then N 0.5 mi. to CR 150N, Y IO G N Driftwood River Located at Mill Race Park in Columbus, Y IO F N then W to Adamsboro Bridge (812) 376-2680 2 5 4 5 Wabash River 3.2 mi. W of Logansport on US 24, Y IO G N Flatrock River Owen’s Bend County Park, 2.5 mi. E of Y IO F N then 1.6 mi. S on Georgetown Rd US 31 on CR 550N 2 5 2 4 5 Grouse Ridge Lake 2 mi. W of Ogilville off SR 58 Y EO F N CLARK 1 3 5 6 Ohio River Cannelton Pool, at the west end of Harrison Ave. Y IO G N in Clarksville, (812) 280-9970 Meadowlark Pit Driftwood Public Fishing Area; Off US 31 Y EO F N near Edinburgh, (812) 526-2051 4 5 10 11 1 3 5 Ohio River McAlpine Pool, on Utica Pike at Pawnee Dr. Y IO F N in Jeffersonville, (812) 285-6440 Plover Pit Driftwood Public Fishing Area; Off US 31 Y EO G N near Edinburgh, (812) 526-2051 4 5 10 11 1 3 5 6 7 Sandpiper Pit Driftwood Public Fishing Area; Off US 31 Y EO G N CLAY near Edinburgh, (812) 526-2051 Chinook State Fishing Area 1 mi. S of Staunton on Staunton-Cory Rd., Y EO G N 1 3 5 6 7 off SR42 (6 pits) (812)268-5640 White River East Fork, 1.5 mi. N of Jonesville on SR 11, Y IO G N 1 3 5 13 then 1.1 mi. E on CR 800S to Azalia Bridge East Brazil City Lake Brazil N NM F N 4 5 10 1 3 5 White River East Fork, off Water St. in Columbus Y IO P N West Brazil City Lake Brazil N NM E N 4 5 10 1 3 5

BOONE CRAWFORD Boone’s Pond Boone’s Pond Public Fishing Area at I-65 Y EO G N Blue River* Lock and Dam #44 at Harrison-Crawford SF, and SR-267, (765) 529-9581 (812) 738-8232 Y IO G N 1 3 5 2 4 5 10 Blue River* US 150 W of Fredricksburg to SR 66, then BROWN S 7 mi. to Milltown, (812) 738-8232 Y IO G N Jackson Creek 2 mi. E of Belmont on SR 46; turn on N NM G N 2 4 Yellowwood Lake Rd., follow signs to Blue River* Old Iron Bridge, located at Harrison-Crawford SF, Y IO G N Yellowwood SF, (812) 988-7945 (812) 738-8232 13 2 4 Yellowwood Lake 2 mi. E of Belmont on SR 46; turn on Y EO G N Ohio River Cannelton Pool, Old Lock and Dam 44, Y IO F N Yellowwood Lake Rd., follow signs to one mi. east of Leavenworth Yellowwood SF, (812) 988-7945 5 10 1 3 5 Ohio River Cannelton Pool, Horseshoe Bend Marina Y IO P Y 1 mi. west of Leavenworth 5 10

* Fishing Hot Spots Motor use: NM-no motors; EO-electric powered only; IO-inboard or outboard powered Accessible Zebra Mussel DNR ecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 57

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Ohio River Cannelton Pool, Alton Access Site in Alton Y IO limited N Fish Lake Take SR 13 N of Millersburg to CR 34, 34 Y IO fair N 5 6 10 then 1.5 mi. E Patoka Lake Little Patoka Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8880 Y IO G Y 1 3 1 3 4 5 6 11 St. Joseph River From Michigan-Indiana state line, N of Bristol Y IO good N downstream through Elkhart Patoka Lake Newton Stewart South Ramp, 8800 Y IO good Y 2 3 5 14 (812) 685-2464 1 3 4 5 6 11 Yellow Creek Lake 2 mi. E of Nappanee on US 6 to CR 11, 20 Y IO limited N then N 5 mi. 3 4 5 DAVIESS Washington City Park Lake In Washington (812)-254-6010 Y EO G N 1 3 5 FLOYD Ohio River Cannelton Pool, Jaycees ramp in Riverfront Y IO poor N Dogwood Lake Located at Glendale FWA, (812) 644-7711 Y 10 hp G N Park on Water St. in New Albany 1 3 5 6 15 5 10 11 12 Dove Hollow Marsh Located at Glendale FWA, (812) 644-7711 Y EO F N Ohio River Cannelton Pool, Middle Cr. Ramp, follow Y IO limited N 1 6 SR 111 SW from New Albany to Old River West Boggs Lake West Boggs Park, (812) 295-3421 Y IO G Y Rd, then E and S for 3 mi. to ramp 1 3 5 6 5 10 White River NW of Elnora on CR 400E, (812) 644-7731 Y IO F N 4 5 FOUNTAIN White River East fork, located at Glendale FWA, Y IO F N Wabash River At the W end of Washington St. in Covington Y IO good N (812) 644-7711 4 5 6 10 14 4 5 10 Wabash River In Attica, 2 blocks W of US 41, then N on Y IO good N White River East fork, 0.4 mi. N of Portersville Y IO F N Monroe St. on CR 1100E, (812) 644-7731 4 5 6 10 14 4 5 10 White River West fork, 5 mi. W of Plainville on SR 358 Y IO F N FRANKLIN to Carnahan, (812) 644-7731 Brookville Lake * 1 mi. N of Brookville on SR 101; 5 mi. 5260 Y IO good Y 4 5 S of Liberty on SR 101, (765) 647-2658 White River West fork, along Old US 50, W of Washington, Y IO F N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 13 14 (812) 644-7731 4 5 FULTON Bruce Lake 2 mi. NW of SR 14 and SR 17 245 Y IO fair N DEARBORN 1 3 5 6 15 Laughery Creek 3 mi. W of Aurora on US 50, Y IO G N Fletcher Lake Near the intersection of CR 475W and 43 Y IO good N then 3 mi. South on Cole Rd. CR 900S near Fletcher 4 5 6 1 3 Tanners Creek & Ohio R South of US 50 in Lawrenceburg Y IO limited N Lake Manitou 1 mi. E of Rochester on SR 14 731 Y IO fair N 1 5 6 10 (Second site on east side of lake.) 1 3 6 8 DECATUR Nyona Lake 1 mi. N of Fulton on SR 25, 104 Y IO fair N Greensburg Reservoir W from SR 3 on Base Rd. to CR 250W, N EO G N then 5 mi. E on CR 650S N to CR 50N, then E, (812) 346-5596 1 3 12 15 1 3 5 South Mud Lake 4 mi. NE of Fulton at CR 675S & CR250E 94 Y IO fair N 1 3 DEKALB Tippecanoe River Take CR 675N, 0.5 mi. W of Talma Y IO good N St. Joseph River* Located .5 mi. E of St. Joe off of CR 60 Y IO F N 2 5 5 Tippecanoe River 3 mi. N of Rochester on Old US 31 to Y IO good N CR 350N to Menominee Public Fishing Area Story Lake* 3 mi. W of Ashley on SR 4, then .5 mi. S on CR 11 Y IO F N 2 5 3 GIBSON DUBOIS Gibson Lake 10 mi. W of Princeton on SR 64 2950 Y IO good N Beaver Dam Lake 5 mi. E of Jasper, N of SR 164 Y IO F Y 5 12 1 3 5 6 Oakland City New Lake Southeast side of Oakland City 90 Y EO ex N Ferdinand State Forest Lake 6 mi. E of Ferdinand on SR 264, Y EO G Y 1 3 5 6 (812) 367-1524 1 3 5 6 Oakland City New Lake East side of Oakland City 12 N EO ex N 1 3 5 Huntingburg City Lake 2 mi. W of Huntingburg on SR 264 Y EO G N 1 4 5 6 Wabash River S of East Mt. Carmel on River Rd. to Y IO good N Patoka Island, (812) 644-7731 Ferdinand Old Town Lake E of Ferdinand on Convent Rd., Y EO F N 4 5 10 (812) 644-7731 1 3 5 Wabash River 0.75 mi. north of Crawleyville Y IO good N 4 5 10 Patoka Lake Fishermen Campground Ramp, 8880 Y IO G Y (812) 685-2464 White River West Fork, on SR 56 at Main and Y IO good N 1 3 4 5 6 11 First St. in Hazelton 4 5 Patoka River At the crossing of the Patoka River Y IO good N and SR 162 in Jasper, (812) 644-7731 White & Wabash Rivers Mt. Carmel, IL launch site, NE on 4th St. Y IO poor N 4 5 from SR 1 3 4 5 10 Patoka River Take SR 231, S of Jasper to Division Rd., Y IO fair N then W 4 mi., (812) 644-7731 4 5 GREENE Patoka River 0.75 mi. S of SR 56 on Dubois Rd. NE, Y IO fair N Hillenbrand FWA N of Linton, off SR 59, Strip Pits at 150 Y EO good N (812) 644-7731 Hillenbrand FWA, (812) 268-5640 4 5 1 3 5 6 Patoka River Off SR 545 N of Dubois Y IO fair N White River West Fork, 1.1 mi. SE of Worthington on Y IO fair N 4 5 SR 157, (812) 644-7731 1 4 5 White River East Fork, on Glendale FWA, (812)-644-7711 ? 1 4 5 LEGEND FOR TYPE OF FISH 1 Largemouth bass 4 Carp 7 Muskellunge 10 Sauger 13 Trout ELKHART Elkhart River Edgewater Park, off Okema St. & Edgewater Blvd. Y IO good N 2 Smallmouth bass 5 Catfi sh 8 Northern pike 11 Striped bass 14 Walleye 2 5 3 Bluegill / Redear 6 Crappie 9 Salmon 12 Hybrid striped 15 Yellow Perch

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HAMILTON Goose Pond Crosley FWA, (812) 346-5596 3 Y EO fair N White River West Fork, off SR 19, 0.3 mi. N of SR 38 at Y IO good N 1 3 5 Forest Park in Noblesville Mallard Pond Crosley FWA, (812) 346-5596 3 Y EO fair N 2 4 5 1 3 5 White River West Fork, 3.7 mil E of Strawtown; N of Y N Muscatatuck River Vernon Fork, at Crosley FWA, (812) 346-5596 Y IO good N Strawton Ave./Cyntheanne Rd. intersection 5 White River 106th St., Hazel Dell Landing N NM fair N Teal Pond Crosley FWA, (812) 346-5596 2 Y EO fair N 2 3 4 5 10 1 3 5 White River 116th St. Bridge N NM fair N Whip-poor-will Lake Crosley FWA, (812) 346-5596 7 Y EO fair N 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 3 5 White River River Bend Campground at Clare Y IO none Y 1 2 3 4 5 10 JOHNSON Beaver Bottom 3 mi. W of US 31 on Hospital Rd. 12 Y EO good N HARRISON at Atterbury FWA, (812) 526-2051 1 3 5 Blue River From Salem to Leavenworth; SR 135, N IO fair US 150, NSR 64, and US 462 intersect the river Mallard Marsh Atterbury FWA, (812) 526-2051 18 Y EO good N 2 5 1 3 5 Blue River Blue River Chapel, Stage Stop Campground N IO good N Pisgah Lake Atterbury FWA, (812) 526-2051 62 Y EO fair N and Rothrock Mill, all at Harrison-Crawford SF, 1 3 5 6 (812) 738-8232 Stone Arch Lake Atterbury FWA, (812) 526-2051 25 Y EO good N 2 5 1 3 5 Ohio River Cannelton Pool, Mauckport ramp located in Y IO poor Y Sugar Creek Atterbury FWA, (812) 526-2051 Y IO good N Mauckport 5 10 2 5 Teal Marsh Atterbury FWA, (812) 526-2051 7 Y EO good N 1 3 5 HENRY Big Blue River 2 mi. N of New Castle on SR 103 at N NM good NWilbur Wright FWA, (765) 529-9581 KNOX 4 13 Wabash River S of Vincennes on 6th St. Rd. to Y IO good N St. Francisville Rd., W for 2 mi., (812) 644-7731 Province Pond 2 mi. W of Mt. Summit off US 36, 60 Y EO fair N (765) 529-9581 4 5 10 1 3 5 6 Wabash River Access at Kimmell Park in Vincennes, Y IO good N (812) 882-1140 Summit Lake* 8 mi. NE of New Castle at CR 600N and 800 Y idle good Y Messick Rd., (765) 766-5873 4 5 10 1 3 4 5 6 14 White River West Fork, NW of the SR 61 bridge in Petersburg, Y IO fair N (812) 644-7731 Westwood Run Lake* 4 mi. W of New Castle, (765) 987-1232 173 Y EO good Y 1 3 5 6 4 5 White River West Fork, East of Wheatland off of SR 150 Y IO good N 4 5 HOWARD Kokomo Reservoir 4 mi. E of Kokomo on SR 22, 1 mi. N 482 Y IO good Little White Oak 1 mi. S of Bruceville on Utt Rd. (CR 300E), 7 Y EO good N on NCR 400E, (765) 456-7275 State Fishing Area then E to the site. 1 5 6 1 3 5 Four Lakes Park Ponds NW of US 41off of Main St. in Vincennes 15 N NM good N (812) 882-1140 HUNTINGTON 1 3 5 Lake Clare NE of Huntington, 0.5 mi. S of Old SR 24 43 Y EO good N on N Broadway St., (260) 356-5218 13 KOSCIUSKO J. Edward Roush Lake 2 mi. SE of Huntington, off US 224, 900 Y IO good Y Backwater-Webster 1 mi. E of North Webster on 744 Backwater Rd. Y IO fair N (Huntington Lake) SR 5 and I-69, (260) 468-2165 6 7 1 4 5 6 Barrel and 1/2 Lake At Tri-County FWA, (574) 834-4461 7 Y EO poor N Salamonie Lake 10 mi. E of Wabash, off SR 105, SR 9, 1260 Y IO good Y 3 and SR 124 (260) 468-2125 Beaver Dam Lake 4.5 mi. W of Silver Lake on SR 14, 146 Y IO poor N 1 2 4 5 6 13 then 2 mi. N on CR 750W 1 3 6 JACKSON Carr Lake 4.5 mi. S of Warsaw on SR 15 to 79 Y IO poor N Cypress Lake Near the intersection of I-65 and SR 11 21 Y EO fair N CR 400S, then E to Kinsey Rd., S 1.1 mi. 1 3 4 5 6 1 3 6 Muscatatuck River 2.5 mi. E of SR 135 on CR 600S, Y IO fair N Center Lake Off N Buffalo St. in Warsaw 140 Y IO limited N then S on CR 50 W 1 3 8 4 5 Chapman Lake 2 mi. E of Warsaw on Old 30 to CR 300E, 512 Y IO poor N Starve Hollow Lake 2.5 mi. SE of Vallonia on CR 310W 145 Y EO good Y then N 3 mi. at the dam (812) 358-3464 3 8 1 3 5 6 Dewart Lake 3 mi. NE of Leesburg on CR 750N, 551 Y IO poor N White River East Fork, access from US 50, SR 235, Y IO good N then N on CR 300E to Vanes Rd., then 0.1 mi. E SR 258, CR 725N and Sparksville Pike 1 3 8 4 5 10 Goldeneye Pond Tri-County FWA, (574) 834-4461 26 Y EO fair N 1 3 JASPER Grassy Creek Chain 1 mi. S of North Webster on SR 13, 1133 Y IO poor N Iroquois River Access at SR 114 bridge in Rensselaer Y IO fair N 2 mi. W on Armstrong Rd. to Grassy Creek, 2 5 6 8 14 Tippecanoe, James and Oswego Lakes 3 5 Hammond Lake Tri-County FWA, (574) 834-4461 5 Y EO poor N JEFFERSON 3 Ohio River McAlpine Pool, ramp along Vaughn Dr. Y IO good N between West St and Jefferson St in Madison Kuhn Lake 2 mi. S of North Webster on SR 13, 850 Y IO poor N 5 10 then W on Rolling Ridge Dr. to Rattle Snake Dr. 3 JENNINGS Palestine Lake Off SR 25 in Palestine 290 Y IO limited N Brush Creek Reservoir US 50 to Butlerville, then N 1 mi. on 149 Y EO poor N to CR 550E Brush Creek FWA, (812) 346-5596 1 3 6 7 1 3 4 5 6 Pike Lake From SR 15 in Warsaw, turn E on Arthur St. 228 Y IO ex N Boat ramp & shoreline fi shing at end of Arthur St. Crosley Lake Crosley FWA, (812) 346-5596 14 Y EO fair N 1 3 5 6 14 1 3 5 Shock Lake Tri-County FWA, (574) 834-4461 37 Y EO fair N 1 3

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Spear Lake Tri-County FWA, (574) 834-4461 40 Y EO poor N Lake Michigan Hammond Marina, access off Indianapolis Blvd., Y IO fair Y 1 3 then 0.5 mi. on Empress Ave., (219) 659-7678 1 2 3 4 9 13 15 Syracuse Lake 0.25 mi. E of SR 13 on Medusa St. in 414 Y IO fair N Syracuse Lake Michigan Whihala Beach County Park, Whiting, access off Y IO fair Y 1 3 8 Indianapolis Blvd. via 117th, (219) 659-4015 Tippecanoe River Approximately 3 mi. S of US 30 on SR 19 Y IO good N 1 2 4 9 13 15 2 8 Lake Michigan East Chicago Marina, E Chicago, access Y IO good Y off Cline Ave. via Pastrick Marina/Jeorse Park, Lake Wawasee 4 mi. S of Syracuse on SR 13, 3410 Y IO fair N Exit (5C), (219) 391-8482 then 2 mi. E on Old Road 8 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 4 9 13 15 Lake Michigan Whiting Park, access off Indianapolis Blvd. N IO fair Y Winona Lake Off Hillside Dr. in Warsaw 562 Y IO limited N via 117th from the W. Access off Front Street 1 3 5 6 14 via 117th from the E, (219) 960-2167 Wyland Lake Tri-County FWA, (574) 834-4461 6 Y EO poor N 1 2 3 4 9 13 15 13 Wolf Lake Located in Hammond, (219) 853-6378 385 Y IO good Y 1 3 5 14 LAGRANGE Adams Lake SR 3, N of South Milford, 2.5 mi. W on 303 Y IO poor N LAPORTE CR 700S, then 1 mi. N on CR 550E Clear Lake From US 35/39, N 1 mi. on Truesdale Ave., 106 Y IO good N 1 3 6 then 0.25 mi. E, (219) 326-9600 Aldrich Lake SR 120 E of Howe to CR 225E, then S to 6 Y EO poor N 1 3 CR 450N, then E to A-2 parking lot Fish Lake Off SR 4, 3.5 mi. E of SR 104 275 Y IO good N 1 3 1 3 8 14 Appleman Lake 6.5 mi. E of Plato on US 20, 1 mi. S on 52 Y IO good N Hog Lake 2.5 mi. N of Rolling Prairie on CR 700N 59 Y IO good N CR 1150E, 1 mi. W on CR 100S 1 3 1 3 5 Kankakee River Off River Rd., 2 mi. S of Hupp Rd. Y IO good N Atwood Lake From Wolcottville, CR 800S 3 mi. to 170 Y IO fair N at Kingsbury FWA, (219) 393-3612 Baseline Rd. (CR 500) then N 0.75 mi. 1 3 2 5 14 Lake Michigan NIPSCO Michigan City Station, end of N IO spr/win N Big Long Lake NE of South Milford off CR 500S 365 Y IO poor N Wabash St. in Michigan City at 100 W Water St. 3 15 2 4 5 9 13 Cass Lake 4.5 mi. NW of Shipshewana on CR 375N 89 Y IO poor N Lake Michigan DNR Lake Michigan Research Building, N IO good N 1 3 100 W Water St. in Michigan City Cedar Lake 4 mi. NE of Howe on CR 600N to CR 325, 120 Y IO poor N 2 4 5 9 13 15 then N 0.25 mi. Lake Michigan Washington Park, 0.5 mi. N of US 12, Y IO good Y 1 3 off Lakeshore Dr. in Michigan City, (219) 872-1712 Emma Lake From Emma, Topeka Rd to CR 600W 42 Y IO poor N 1 2 3 4 5 9 13 14 15 1 3 Lake Michigan Trail Creek Marina, 0.5 mi. S of U.S. 12 on Y IO poor Y Fish Lake 2 mi. S of Plato off CR 500E 145 Y IO poor N U.S. 35 (Michigan Blvd.) in Michigan City, 1 3 (219) 879-4300 1 2 9 13 Little Turkey Lake 6.5 mi. E of Plato on US 20, 3 mi. S on 124 Y IO poor N CR 1150E, 0.5 mi. W on CR 350S Pine-Stone Lakes Located in Laporte, off Lakeshore Dr., Y IO good N 1 3 Pine-564 acres, Stone-140 acres, (219) 326-9600 1 3 Messick Lake At Wolcottville from SR 9, 3.5 mi. W on 68 Y IO poor N CR 800S, 2 mi. N on CR 75W Tamarack Lake At Kingsbury FWA, (219) 393-3612 20 Y EO good N 1 3 5 6 8 1 3 5 Oliver Lake 8 mi. N of Wolcottville from SR 9 on 500 Y IO poor N Trail Creek US 35 Off US 35, on Chapala Parkway N fair N CR 450S 9 13 13 Trail Creek US 20 SE of Michigan City on US 20, E of N good N Pigeon River Located on Pigeon River FWA, from Y IO good N Johnson Rd., S of US 20 bridge CR 225E at Ontario upstream to Lagrange- Steuben County Line Rd., (260) 367-2164 9 13 1 13 Trail Creek US 12 Robert Peo Public Access, 0.5 mi. S of N fair N Pretty Lake 3 mi. N of South Milford on SR 3, the 1 185 Y IO poor N US 12 off Liberty Trail in Michigan City mi. E on CR 500S, then 0.25 mi. S on CR 900E 9 13 1 3 14 15 Trail Creek Creek Ridge Park, 5 mi. E of US 421 on N fair N Shipshewana Lake 1 mi. W of Shipshewana on CR 250N, 202 Y IO poor N CR 400N. Park entrance on N side of CR 400N, then 0.5 mi. N on CR 900W (219) 874-6824 (Park Dept.) 1 9 13 Troxal Lake 5 mi. E of Howe on SR 120, then S 1 mi. 72 Y EO good N Trail Creek 1 mi. S of US 20 off Johnson/Wozniak Rd. N good N on CR 475E, then W 1 mi. on CR 500N to 9 13 A-6 parking lot, (260) 367-2164 1 3 LAWRENCE Wall Lake 1 mi. W of Orland on SR 120, then 1 mi. 141 Y IO poor N Spring Mill Lake At Spring Mill SP near Mitchell, 23 N EO good Y N on CR 550N (812) 849-4129 1 3 6 1 3 13 Westler Lake 1 mi. N of Wolcottville on SR 9, 1.5 mi. 88 Y IO poor N White River East Fork, 2.5 mi. S of Bedford on SR 37, Y IO fair N W on CR 700S (812) 388-5562 1 3 5 6 8 1 4 5 6 Witmer Lake At Wolcottville from SR 9, 1 mi. W on 204 Y IO poor N White River East Fork, in Williams both above and below Y IO good N CR 800S Williams Dam off SR 450, (812) 388-5562 1 3 5 6 8 1 4 5 6 10 White River East Fork in Lawrenceport Y IO good N LAKE 1 4 5 6 10 Cedar Lake 2 mi. E of US 41 at Cline Ave. in Cedar 781 Y IO good Y Lake. 1 3 4 5 6 12 15 Fancher Lake In Crown Point at Lake County Fairgrounds 10 Y EO good N 1 3 13 Kankakee River Lasalle FWA, (219) 992-3019 Y IO good N 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 14 LEGEND FOR TYPE OF FISH 1 Carp 10 13 Lake Michigan State Line Plant (Mirant Co.), 0.5 mi. W of N IO good N Largemouth bass 4 7 Muskellunge Sauger Trout Ind./Ill. state line, off 103rd/Ewing Ave., S of 2 Smallmouth bass 5 Catfi sh 8 Northern pike 11 Striped bass 14 Walleye Calumet Park in S Chicago., (219) 659-6824 2 4 5 9 13 14 15 3 Bluegill / Redear 6 Crappie 9 Salmon 12 Hybrid striped 15 Yellow Perch

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MADISON NOBLE White River West Fork, Edgewater Park in Anderson at Y NM good N Bear Lake 5 mi. S of Wolf Lake off SR 109, 1 mi. W 136 Y IO fair N East 10th St. on CR 200S to NE side of lake 2 3 4 5 10 3 White River West Fork, Mounds State Park, SR 232 E. N NM fair Y Big Lake 7 mi. N of Columbia City on SR 109, 228 Y IO poor N from Anderson W on Lakeshore Dr. 2 3 4 5 10 3 Crane Lake 4.2 mi. S of Wolf Lake on SR 109, 28 Y IO poor N MARION then E 0.7 mi. on CR 500S Eagle Creek Reservoir* 1 mi. W of I-465 access off 38th or 1350 Y 10hp good Y 3 56th St., (317) 327-7110 Cree Lake 3 mi. N of Kendallville, SR 3 76 Y IO fair N 1 3 4 5 6 14 1 3 White River From 96th St. to 16th St., with public access Y IO good N Crooked Lake 5 mi. S of Wolf Lake off SR 109 206 Y IO poor N at city parks 3 15 1 2 4 5 6 Diamond Lake 0.5 mi. S of Ligonier on US 33, 105 Y IO fair N then 3.8 mi. E on CR 650N to CR 485W MARSHALL 3 Dixon Lake Southwest side of Plymouth, on Dixon Lake 33 Y IO good NW Eagle Lake 2 mi. S of Ligonier on US 33, then 81 Y EO poor N Trail, of Olive 2 mi. E on CR 500N 1 3 6 3 Koontz Lake SR 23 N to CR 700N, then E to CR 200E, 346 Y IO good N Engle Lake 1.5 mi. N of Kimmel on US 33 to 48 Y IO poor N then NE on Carlson Rd. CR 750W, then N 1.5 mi. to lake 1 3 5 3 Lake of the Woods SW of Bremen on West Shore Dr. 416 Y IO fair N Indian Village Lake 5 mi. W of Wolf Llake on CR 100S & Knapp 76 Y IO poor N 3 5 6 14 Lake Rd; then S o CR 900W to CR 90S Lake Maxinkuckee 2 mi. N of SR 110 on Old SR 17 1854 Y IO good N 3 1 2 3 5 6 14 15 Knapp Lake 9 mi. W of Albion on Old SR 8, then 120 Y IO poor N Lake Lawrence 2.5 mi. S of Plymouth on Olive Trail 61 Y IO good N 2.5 mi. S on CR 900W, then 1 mi. W on Knapp Lake Rd. 1 3 3 Mill Pond Lake 6 mi. S of Plymouth on SR 17, 168 Y IO good N 0.25 mi. E of CR 12 Loon Lake 3 mi. W of SR 109 on County Line Rd. 222 Y IO poor N 1 3 1 3 7 15 Tippecanoe River Off SR 331, 0.5 mi. S of Old Tip Town Y IO good N Mallard Roost 3 sites located along the Elkhart River, Y IO poor N 3 mi. W of Wawaka on SR 6 2 5 4 Sacarider Lake 3 mi. W of Kendallville, CR 600N 33 Y IO poor N MARTIN 3 White River East Fork, 5 mi. E of Loogootee off SR Y IO good N 550 to Hindostan Falls PFA, (812) 644-7731 Sand - River Lakes Chain O’ Lakes SP, Albion 71 Y EO good Y 1 4 5 1 3 6 13 White River East Fork, N of US 50 in Shoals, (812) 644-7731 Y IO fair N Skinner Lake 2 mi. E of Albion off SR 8 125 Y IO poor N 2 4 5 1 3 6 7 Martin State Forest Off SR 50, 10 mi. E of Shoals (812) 247-3491 N good N Smalley Lake 1 mi. N of Wilmot on SR 5, E to CR 225S, 69 Y IO fair N 1 3 5 0.5 mi. S on CR 850W 3 Sparta Lake Off US 33 in Kimmel 31 Y IO fair N MIAMI 3 Mississinewa Lake 10 mi. E of Peru, accessible from SR 13, 3280 Y IO good Y SR 124, and SR 15, (765) 473-6528 Sylvan Lake Off SR 9 in Rome City 669 Y IO fair N 1 4 5 6 14 1 3 6 Wabash River Near junction of US 24 and Y IO good N Upper Long Lake N of Wolf Lake off CR 25 86 Y IO poor N Miami-Wabash County Line 1 3 2 4 5 West Lakes 3 mi. W of Rome City on CR 1000N and 454 Y IO poor N CR 125W, then S 1 mi. MONROE 1 2 3 5 6 8 Griffy Lake North of SR 46, 2 mi. north of Bloomington 109 N NM good Y (812)349-3700 OHIO 1 3 5 6 Ohio River Rising Sun Municipal Park, corner of Y IO limited N Lake Lemon NE of Bloomington off SR 45, (812) 334-0233 1440 Y IO fair Y (Markland Pool) S. Front St. and First St. in Rising Sun 1 5 5 10 Monroe Lake E of Smithville, SE of Bloomington, 10750 Y IO good Y Arnold Cr., Ohio R. 2 mi. SE of Rising Sun on SR 56 Y IO limited N (812) 837-9546 (Markland Pool) 1 5 6 10 1 3 4 5 6 12 14 ORANGE MONTGOMERY Patoka Lake Jackson Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8800 Y IO good N Waveland Lake 2 mi. W of Waveland on SR 47, 358 Y IO good Y Locations Newton Stewart Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8800 Y IO good Y (765) 435-2073 Painter Creek Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8800 Y IO good Y 1 3 5 6 Osborne Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8800 Y IO good N Walls Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8800 Y IO good Y Kings Bridge Ramp, (812) 685-2464 8800 Y IO good N MORGAN S of French Lick on SR 145, (812) 685-2464 8880 Y IO good Y White River West Fork, 4.5 mi. N of Martinsville on Y IO fair N 1 3 4 5 6 11 SR 37, then 0.7 mi. W on Henderson Springs Valley Lake 6 mi. S of French Lick, (812) 547-7051 141 Y EO good N 2 4 5 1 3 5 6 White River West Fork, 1 mi. W of Waverly on SR 144 Y IO fair N to Old SR 144 2 4 5 OWEN Owen-Putnam State Forest 5 mi. west of of Spencer (812)829-2462 2 N NM good N 1 3 5 NEWTON White River West Fork, 1.4 mi. E of Spencer on SR 46, then Y IO fair N Black Oak Bayou SR 10, 3 mi. W of US 41, then 1 mi. N to Y IO fair N 1 mi. S on Old Southport Rd., (812) 644-7731 Area 3-A parking lot at LaSalle FWA, (219) 992-3019 4 5 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Iroquois River S of Newton County Fairgrounds Y IO fair N 2 4 5 8 PARKE Cecil M. Harden Lake 9 mi. E of Rockville on US 36, 2060 Y IO good Y Kankakee River LaSalle FWA, (219) 992-3019 Y IO good N (765) 344-1412 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 14 1 3 4 5 6 11 13 14

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Rockville Lake* N of Rockville 0.5 mi., (765) 569-6541 100 Y EO good Y Salt Creek Imagination Glenn County Park 0.5 mi. S of N NM good N 1 3 5 6 US 20 in Portage, S on Samuelson Rd., Sugar Creek* From Shades SP to Turkey Run SP, (765) 435-2810 N canoe good Y 0.25 mi. E on Portage Rd. 2 4 5 9 13 Wabash River South of the SR 234 bridge near Waterman Y IO good N Salt Creek Haven Hollow Park 7 mi. S of US 20 on N NM good N SR 149, 0.25 mi. W of CR 700 4 5 6 10 14 9 13 Salt Creek National Lakeshore, E branch of the N NM good N PERRY Little Calumet River, (219) 926-7561 Anderson River 1 mi. N of Troy on SR 545, (812) 789-2724 Y IO fair N 9 13 5 Salt Creek US 6, 0.25 mi. E of SR 149, fi shing area N NM good N Deer Creek Rocky Point Marina, SR 66 E of Cannelton Y IO fair Y S of US 6 bridge, (219) 874-6824 Ramp, (812) 789-2724 9 13 1 4 5 6 10 11 Salt Creek Salt Cr. PFA, CR 500N. at McCool Rd. N NM ex N Lake Celina* 18 mi. N of Tell City on SR 37, 164 Y EO fair Y 9 13 (812) 547-7051 1 3 6 POSEY Indian Lake* 18 mi. N of Tell City on SR 37, 154 Y EO fair Y (812) 547-7051 Hovey Lake* 11 mi. S of Mt. Vernon at Hovey Lake FWA, 1400 Y <10 hp good N (812) 838-2927 1 3 6 5 6 Ohio River* Tell City, 0.25 mi. W of SR 66, Y IO fair N (812) 789-2724 Ohio River* 3 mi. W at Hovey Lake FWA, Y IO good N (812) 838-2927 4 5 10 11 4 5 10 11 Ohio River* Mano Point, 1 mi. E of Derby on SR 66, Y IO good N (812) 789-2724 Ohio River Sherburn Park ramp, on Water St. one block Y IO poor N south of SR 69 in Mt. Vernon 4 5 10 11 5 10 Ohio River/Poison Creek Big Poison Creek access, SR 66, Y IO good N 4 mi. S of Derby, (812) 789-2724 Wabash River* SR 62, W of Mt. Vernon to Raben Rd., Y IO fair N then 2 mi. W on CR 450S, (812) 838-2927 1 4 6 10 11 4 5 10 Ohio River SR 66 in Derby, (812) 789-2724 Y IO good N Wabash River* New Harmony, S of toll bridge, (812) 838-2927 Y IO good N 4 5 10 11 4 5 10 Ohio River SR 66 in Rome, (812) 789-2724 Y IO good N 4 5 10 11 PULASKI Ohio River* Troy, 0.2 mi. S of SR 66, (812) 789-2724 Y IO fair N Bruce Lake 6 mi. E of Winamac on CR 675E 245 Y IO fair N 4 5 10 11 1 3 Ohio River/Millstone Cr Cannelton Pool, on SR 166 3.5 mi. NW Y IO none Y Haschell Bridge, 2.5 mi. N of Winamac on Y IO good N of Tobinsport Tippecanoe River US 35, then 3 mi. E on CR 250N 1 5 6 10 2 5 8 14 Ohio River Newburgh Pool, Cannelton Access Site, follow Y IO limited N Winamac City Park, E of US 35 on Main St. Y IO good N Taylor St. south from SR 66 in Cannelton Tippecanoe River 5 10 11 12 2 5 8 12 14 Tippecanoe River 1.5 mi. S of Winamac off US 35 Y IO good N Saddle Lake 3 mi. W of SR 37 near Gatchel, 39 Y EO fair N (812)547-7051 2 5 8 12 14 1 3 5 Tippecanoe River At Pulaski Y IO ex N Tipsaw Lake* 13 mi. N of Tell City on SR 37, 131 Y EO fair Y 2 5 8 12 14 (812) 547-7051 1 3 6 PUTNAM Cagles Mill Lake* 5 mi. SW of Cloverdale, from SR 42 or 1400 Y IO good Y PIKE SR 243 to Cagles Mill Lake, (765) 795-4576 Sugar Ridge Pits 12 pits located within Sugar Ridge FWA, Y EO good N 1 3 4 5 6 14 (812) 789-2724 Glenn Flint Lake 4 mi. SW of intersection, US 231 and 371 Y IO fair Y 1 3 5 US 36 Patoka River 5 mi. E on SR 364 in Survant Y IO fair N 1 3 5 6 4 5 Patoka River S of Patoka River bridge in Winslow, Y IO fair N RIPLEY E side of SR 61, (812) 644-7731 Bischoff Reservoir 1 mi. SW of Morris on CR 1350N, 190 Y <6hp poor N 3 5 (812) 934-3811 Patoka River Downstream of SR 257 bridge at Pikeville Y IO fair N 1 3 5 6 3 5 Versailles Lake 1 mi. E of Versailles off SR 50 at 230 Y EO good Y Versailles SP, (812) 689-6424 Prides Creek Lake* 2 mi. S of Petersburg on SR 61/56, 90 Y IO ex Y (812) 354-6798 1 3 4 5 6 1 3 5 SCOTT PORTER Hardy Lake 4 mi. E of Austin, off SR 256, 741 Y IO good Y (812) 794-3800 Burns Ditch Portage Marine, 0.25 mi. S of US 12 off Y IO good N SR 249, (219) 763-6833 1 3 5 6 11 4 9 13 Lake Michigan Burns Ditch, in Portage, marinas along Y IO good N SHELBY SR 249 Big Blue River* In Sunset Park, Shelbyville Y IO good N 2 4 5 9 13 2 4 5 Lake Michigan Port of Indiana, IN DESIGNATED AREA N IO good N Flatrock River* 1 mi. W of Flatrock, SR 252 bridge, Y IO fair N one mi. N of US 12 via Port of Indiana exit (812) 526-2051 (N end of SR 249), Portage 2 4 5 2 4 5 9 13 Long Lake 4 mi. N of Valparaiso on West Long Lake Dr. 65 Y IO good N 1 3 Loomis Lake Rogers-Lakewood Park, 4 mi. N of 62 Y EO ex Y Valparaiso on Campbell Rd., (219) 462-5144 1 3 6 Salt Creek Chustak public access; 0.5 mi. W of SR 149 N NM fair N LEGEND FOR TYPE OF FISH on CR 600N NW of Valparaiso 9 13 1 Largemouth bass 4 Carp 7 Muskellunge 10 Sauger 13 Trout 2 Smallmouth bass 5 Catfi sh 8 Northern pike 11 Striped bass 14 Walleye 3 Bluegill / Redear 6 Crappie 9 Salmon 12 Hybrid striped 15 Yellow Perch

* Fishing Hot Spots Motor use: NM-no motors; EO-electric powered only; IO-inboard or outboard powered Accessible Zebra Mussel 62 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide

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BY COUNTY LOCATION Acres Ramp Motor Shoreline Fishing Fee BY COUNTY LOCATION Acres Ramp Motor Shoreline Fishing Fee SPENCER Crooked Lake 4 mi. NW of Angola 800 Y IO poor N Lincoln State Park Lake S of SR 162 at Lincoln City, (812) 937-4710 58 Y EO good Y 1 3 5 1 3 6 15 Fish Lake 1 mi. N of Fremont on Wayne St., 59 Y IO poor N Ohio River Rockport Y IO good Y then follow CR 325E 4 5 10 11 1 3 Ohio River Grandview Access Site, off SR 66 in Y IO fair N Fox Lake On the SW side of Angola 142 Y IO poor N Grandview 1 3 15 5 10 Gage Lake 8 mi. W of Angola, on Lime Lake 327 Y IO poor N Dale City Lake NE of Dale 39 Y EO fair Y 13 1 3 5 6 Golden Lake 2 mi. W of Angola on US 20, then 3 119 Y IO poor N mi. S on Golden Lake Rd. 1 3 ST. JOSEPH North Chain (Bass) Lake One mi. N of Lydick, at Lydick 88 Y IO good N Hamilton Lake From SR 1 on the E side of the lake, 802 Y IO poor N take Ln 150 Hamilton Lake 0.5 mi. 1 3 6 1 6 8 Pleasant Lake* S of Lakeville off US 31 106 Y IO good N 2 5 9 13 14 Jimmerson Lake 3 mi. S of SR 120 on CR 300W, W on 203 Y IO fair N Nevada Mills Rd. to Ln 340 Jimmerson Lake St. Joseph River At St. Patrick’s Park, 50651 Laurel Rd., Y IO good Y 1 3 8 South Bend, (574) 277-4828 2 5 9 13 14 Lake George 8 mi. N of Angola near the Michigan 509 Y IO poor N state line St. Joseph River DNR Access Site, Off Riverside Dr., Y IO good N 1 3 8 15 S of Darden Rd., South Bend, (574) 255-4199 2 5 9 13 14 Lake James Off CR 200W, 5 mi. W of Angola from 1039 Y IO poor Y US 20 St. Joseph River At Keller Park, off Riverside Dr., N of Angela Blvd., Y IO good N 1 3 8 15 South Bend, (574) 255-4199 Little Turkey Lake 1.5 mi. W of Hudson on CR 700S to 750W 58 Y IO poor N 2 5 9 13 14 1 3 8 15 St. Joseph River At Soldiers Memorial Park, off Northside Blvd., Y IO good NW of IUSB, South Bend, (574) 255-4199 Loon Lake 1 mi. W of Angola on US 20, then 1.5 mi. 138 Y IO poor N N on CR 200W, then 1 mi. W on CR 100N 2 5 9 13 14 1 3 15 St. Joseph River At Lincoln Park, off Lincoln Way W, Y IO good N E of Logan St., Mishawaka, (574) 255-4199 Marsh Lake 5 mi. N of Angola on SR 127 to CR 50W, 56 Y EO poor N then E on Feather Valley Rd. 2 5 9 13 14 1 3 St. Joseph River On Miami Island, N end of State St. off Y IO good N Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, (574) 255-4199 Pigeon Lake 4 mi. E of Angola on US 20 to CR 200E, 61 Y IO poor N then N 0.75 mi. 2 5 9 13 14 1 3 6 St. Joseph River At Margaret Prickett Marina Park, off Y IO good N Jefferson Blvd., W of Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka, (574) 255-4199 Pigeon Creek SR 327 to CR 175N, W to bridge Y IO good N 2 3 5 14 13 Pigeon Creek US 20 to SR 327, N 0.5 mi. to bridge Y IO good N St. Joseph River At Mishawaka Merrifi eld Park off Mishawaka Ave, Y IO good N (574) 255-419 13 2 5 9 13 14 Stayner Lake Near junction of US 20 and SR 327 5 Y EO poor N St. Joseph River Zappia Access Site, Intersection of SR 933 N IO good N 1 3 5 and Capital Ave., Mishawaka, (574) 255-4199 2 5 9 13 14 West Otter Lake 7 mi. W of Angola on US 20 190 Y IO fair N 1 3 6 St. Joseph River Twin Branch Dam, N end of Power Dr. off SR 933, Y IO good N E of Capital Ave., Mishawaka, (574) 255-4199 2 5 9 13 14 SULLIVAN St. Joseph River At Mishawaka Central Park, (574) 255-4199 N IO fair N J-1 Lake Southeast of Shelburn, off of SR 48 79 Y EO good 2 5 9 13 14 1 3 4 5 6 St. Joseph River Leeper Park, NW of South Bend on Riverside Dr., Y IO good N Greene-Sullivan S of Dugger on SR 159. Various strip pits 1200 Y EO good N (574) 255-4199 State Forest located at Greene-Sullivan SF, (812) 648-2810 2 5 9 13 14 1 3 5 13 Worster Lake 4 mi. E of North Liberty on SR 4 at 327 Y EO good Y Minnehaha FWA West of Linton on SR 54, Various strip pits 600 Y EO good N Potato Creek SP, (574) 656-8186 located at Minnehaha FWA, (812)268-5640 1 3 5 6 13 1 3 5 6 13 Dugger Unit Handicap shoreline access at Bass Lake. 582 Y EO good N Strip pits at Greene-Sullivan SF, (812) 648-2810 STARKE 1 3 5 6 Bass Lake 5 mi. S of Knox 1345 Y IO good N 3 5 6 14 Kickapoo Lake At Shakamak State Park, Jasonville, 290 Y EO fair Y (812) 665-2158 Kankakee River N of English Lake on CR 650W, (574) 896-3522 Y IO good N 1 3 5 6 1 2 5 8 Sullivan Lake Sullivan County Park, (812) 268-5537 461 Y IO good Y Koontz Lake Near the town of Koontz Lake, 4 mi. N 346 Y IO fair N 1 3 5 6 14 of US 30 off SR 23 1 3 5 Turtle Creek Reservoir Turtle Creek Reservoir, (812) 356-4744 1550 Y <10 hp fair Y 1 5 6 Yellow River W of SR 35 bridge in Wythogan Park Y IO good N 2 5 14 Wabash River In Merom off Bluff Rd., (812) 268-5640 Y EO poor N 4 5 10 STEUBEN SWITZERLAND Ball Lake 8 mi. S of Angola on Old SR 27, 2.5 mi. 87 Y IO fair N E on CR 800S, 1.5 mi. N on CR 175E Ohio River Arnold Cr, Markland Pool, 0.5 mi. NE of Y IO limited N 7 on Patriot SR 156 5 10 Beaver Dam Lake S of Orland on SR 327 to CR 350N, 20 Y EO fair N (260) 367- 2164 Ohio River Bryant Cr, Markland Pool, 3 mi. NE of Y IO limited N 1 3 Florence on SR 156 1 5 6 10 Big Bower Lake 2.5 mi. S of SR 20 on Golden Lake Rd. 35 Y IO poor N 1 3 5 Ohio River McAlpine Pool at S end of Ferry St. in Vevay Y IO good N 4 5 10 11 Big Otter Lake Off SR 120, 0.25 mi. W of SR 127 junction 69 Y IO poor N 1 3 5 Ohio River McAlpine Pool, SR 156 at Markland Dam Park N IO ex N 4 5 10 11 Big Turkey Lake 10 mi. W of Angola on US 20, then 3 450 Y IO poor N mi. S on SR 327, then 2 mi. W to CR 1150E 1 3 5 TIPPECANOE Clear Lake 5 mi. E of Fremont from SR 120 on 800 Y IO poor N Fairfi eld Park 2 mi. NE of Dayton, (765) 567-2152 54 N EO good N CR 850E 1 3 5 11 13 13 14 15 Wabash River 2 mi. N of Lafayette on Ferry St., (574) 772-2353 Y IO good N 1 2 5

FISHING SITE FISHING SITE Acres Acres BY COUNTY LOCATION Ramp Motor Shoreline Fishing Fee BY COUNTY LOCATION Ramp Motor Shoreline Fishing Fee Wabash River 8 mi. W of West Lafayette on River Rd. to Y IO good N WARRICK Granville Bridge (CR700W) Blue Grass FWA E from I-164 (exit 15) on Boonville-New 600 Y EO ex N 1 2 5 Harmony Rd. to Blue Grass FWA, 16 strip pits, (812) 644-7731 Wildcat Creek North Fork, E of Lafayette at junction of N IO good N 1 3 5 6 CR 200S and CR 750E Lynnville Park Lake No. of SR 68, (812) 922-5144 275 Y IO fair Y 2 5 1 3 5 Boonville City Lake Lakeshore Dr., Boonville 6 N EO ex N VANDERBURGH 1 3 5 Garvin Park Lake Evansville 5 N EO ex N Ohio River S of Yankeetown to Alcoa, (812) 644-7731 Y IO good N 1 3 4 5 6 4 5 Evansville State Hospital - 3 Ponds Evansville 7 N NM ex N Ohio River At Newburgh, (812) 644-7731 Y IO good Y 1 3 4 5 4 5 10 11 Moutoux Park Lake Evansville 10 N EO good N Scales Lake At Boonville, (812) 897-6200 66 Y EO good Y 1 3 5 6 1 3 5 6 Silver Lake Evansville, Helfrich Golf Course 4 N EO good N Vann Park Pond Vann Park, SR 61 S of Boonville to Vann Rd. 5 n EO good N 1 3 5 6 1 3 Burdette Park Lake Evansville 4 N EO ex N 1 3 4 5 WASHINGTON Ohio River Evansville river front Y IO good N Elk Creek Lake 9 mi. E of Salem on SR 56, then 2 mi. 48 Y EO good N 4 5 10 11 S on Elk Creek Lake Rd. Ohio River Angel Mounds ramp, on east side of Y IO poor Y 1 3 5 Evansville 1 mi. south of Pollack Av. Muscatatuck River At Milport on SR 135 Y IO fair N 5 10 11 12 4 5 Ohio River Dogtown ramp on Old Henderson Rd Y IO poor Y Muscatatuck River S of Tampico at SR 39 bridge Y IO fair N 4 mi. SW of Evansville 4 5 5 10 Muscatatuck River Sages Ferry on SR 39, 4 mi. N of Little York Y IO fair N Pigeon Creek Within Evansville city limits Y IO fair N 4 5 4 5 Muscatatuck River 3.2 mi. W of Milport off of Mt. Eden Rd. y IO fair N Refl ection Lake On USI campus in Evansville 8 N NM good N 4 5 1 3 5 White River East Fork, at Muscatatuck River, 5 mi. Y IO good N Diamond Valley Lake Diamond Valley residential area on 3 N NM good N W of Milport on Wheeler Hollow Rd. Evansville N side 4 5 1 5 WAYNE VERMILLION Martindale Pond 10 mi. W of Richmond off I-70 to 15 Y EO good N Wabash River NW side of SR 163 bridge in Clinton Y IO fair N Jacksonburg, then E on Keppler Rd., 4 5 6 10 14 (765) 529-9581 1 3 5 VIGO Middlefork Reservoir* 1 mi. N of Richmond US 27, (765) 983-7293 177 Y <6hp good Y Burns Lake At Hawthorn Park, 0.6 mi. north of US 40, 15 Y EO good 1 3 4 5 6 off of Hunt Road 1 3 5 6 WELLS Green Valley 0.5 mi. N of W. Terre Haute on US 150, 40 Y EO good N Kunkel Lake Ouabache SP, (260) 824-0926 25 Y EO good Y Public Fishing Area then 3.6 mi. NW on St. Mary’s Rd., then 1 3 5 10.7 mi. W on CR300N, 0.2 mi. N on Wabash River E of Bluffton on River Rd. to White Bridge Y IO fair N CR 600W, (812)268-5640 4 5 1 3 5 6 Fowler Park Lakes 7.2 mi. south of I-70, 0.8 mi. E off of 56 Y EO good WHITE SR 41 Lake Freeman SR 24 to Monticello, E on St. Mary’s Ave. 1547 Y IO good N 1 3 5 1 2 3 5 12 14 15 J.I. Case Marsh US 40 E of Terre Haute to 67th St., then N 61 Y EO fair N Tippecanoe River N of Monticello on Francis St. to Norway Dam N IO good N to 21st St., then W 0.5 mi., (812) 462-3391 Public Fishing Area 1 3 5 1 2 3 5 12 14 15 Prairie Creek Lakes 10 mi. south of I-70 on US 41, 4 mi. 16 Y EO good & Ponds west on West French Drive WHITLEY 1 3 5 Blue Lake 1 mi. N of Churubusco on US 33, then 239 Y IO fair N Terre Haute City Park Pond At Deming Park, on Fruitridge Ave., 3 N NM good N 1 mi. W on CR 550N to Harrold Rd. Terre Haute 1 3 6 15 1 3 4 5 6 Cedar Lake 5 mi. N of Columbia City on SR 9, 144 Y IO fair N Wabash River At Fairbanks City Park in Terre Haute, Y IO good N then E 1 mi. to N Fish Hatchery Rd. (812) 232-2727 1 3 13 1 4 5 Eel River At South Whitley town park off of Front St. Y IO good N Wabash River Michael Hunter Kearns, 6 mi. NE of Y IO fair N 4 6 Terre Haute on Pottsville Rd., (812) 644-7731 4 5 10 Goose Lake NW of Columbia City, US 30 to 84 Y IO fair N W. Lincolnway to CR 350W Wilderness Lake At Fowler County Park, (812) 462-3391 19 Y EO fair N 1 3 1 3 6 Old Lake 0.5 mi. E of Etna on CR 750N, then 0.25 32 Y IO fair N mile S on CR 350W WABASH 1 3 Eel River SR 15, 1.5 mi. N of SR 16, E of Roann Y IO fair N Robinson Lake N of Larwill on W. Lincolnway to Deniston 59 Y IO limited N 2 4 6 Natural Resources Area, (574) 834-4461 Eel River CR 200W on the SE side of Laketon Y IO fair N 1 3 6 2 4 6 Round Lake 5 mi. N of Columbia City on SR 9, 131 Y IO limited N Eel River 0.5 mi. S of Liberty Mills Y IO fair N then E 1 mile to N Fish Hatchery Rd. 2 4 6 1 3 6 Eel River 1 mi. W of Roann on SR 16 Y IO fair N Shriner Lake Located near Cedar Lake 120 Y IO fair Y 2 4 6 1 3 6 15 Hominy Ridge Lake 6 mi. SE of Largo at Salamonie River SF 11 Y EO good N LEGEND FOR TYPE OF FISH 1 3 5 1 Largemouth bass 4 Carp 7 Muskellunge 10 Sauger 13 Trout Wabash River Off Smith St. in Wabash Y IO fair N 2 4 5 6 14 2 Smallmouth bass 5 Catfi sh 8 Northern pike 11 Striped bass 14 Walleye 3 Bluegill / Redear 6 Crappie 9 Salmon 12 Hybrid striped 15 Yellow Perch

* Fishing Hot Spots Motor use: NM-no motors; EO-electric powered only; IO-inboard or outboard powered Accessible Zebra Mussel 64 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide Fisheries Biologists Fishing License Regulations Northern Region To fish in public lakes, streams, rivers or tributaries in the state District 1 Lake Michigan Office of Indiana or its boundary waters, you must have a valid fishing Bob Robertson Brian Breidert license. License holders must carry their license while fishing Kankakee FWA Lake Michigan Investigation and present it to a conservation officer (or any authorized 4320 W Toto Rd., PO Box 77 100 W Water Street law enforcement official) upon request. There are fines and North Judson, IN 46366 Michigan City, IN 46360 penalties for fishing without a license. You must also have a (574) 896-3673 (219) 874-6824 valid trout and salmon stamp in your possession to legally fish

ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LA GRANGE STEUBEN for or take trout and salmon from public waters. District 2 LA PORTE LAKE PORTER 2 Neil Ledet NOBLE DE KALB These regulations only apply to fish that originate from, or are MARSHALL STARKE KOSCIUSKO 3 KOSCIUSKO taken from, the public waters of Indiana. Fish from public waters Fawn River State Fish Hatchery JASPER WHITLEY ALLEN NEWTON 1 PULASKI FULTON that migrate into or from private waters are still covered by these 6889 N SR 327 WABASH HUNT- Orland, IN 46776 WHITE CASS MIAMI INGTON WELLS ADAMS regulations. These regulations do not apply to fish in private BENTON 4 CARROLL GRANT

TIPPECANOE HOWARD BLACK- JAY waters that did not originate from public waters. (260) 829-6241 FORD WARREN CLINTON TIPTON MADISON DELAWARE A fishing license may be revoked if the license holder RANDOLPH FOUNTAIN District 3 MONTGOMERY HAMILTON BOONE V E HENRY is convicted of violating fish and game regulations. Any R M WAYNE Jed Pearson IL LI PARKE HENDRICKS MARION HANCOCK O PUTNAM N equipment, appliances and apparatus used in the violation of Tri-Lakes Fisheries Station 5 RUSH SHELBY FAYETTE UNION JOHNSON MORGAN VIGO CLAY Indiana fish and game laws may be seized for evidence and, FRANKLIN 5570 N Fish Hatchery Rd. OWEN DECATUR MONROE BROWN BARTHOLOMEW upon conviction, confiscated. DEARBORN Columbia City, IN 46725 SULLIVAN RIPLEY GREENE JENNINGS A resident is a person who has lived in Indiana continuously 6 JACKSON (260) 691-3181 LAWRENCE 8 OHIO KNOX MARTIN JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND DAVIESS for a period of 60 days preceding the date of license or permit

WASHINGTON SCOTT District 4 ORANGE purchase. All others are non-residents. CLARK PIKE DUBOIS GIBSON Ed Braun FLOYD CRAWFORD Game bird, waterfowl, or trout/salmon stamp privileges 7 HARRISON PERRY WARRICK Tri-Lakes Fisheries Station POSEY VANDER- SPENCER BURGH purchased through Indiana Outdoor must have an original 5570 N Fish Hatchery Rd. signature, in ink, on the license on which the stamp privilege Columbia City, IN 46725 is listed. You do not need a traditional stamp in addition to (260) 691-3181 Southern Region the purchase of this stamp privilege. Traditional game bird, waterfowl, or trout/salmon stamps will still be available for District 5 District 8 purchase separately as a commemorative issue. Commemorative Rhett Wisener Larry L. Lehman stamps do not convey hunting or fishing privileges and are Cikana State Fish Hatchery Driftwood State Fish Hatchery available through the DNR Customer Service Center in the 2650 SR 44 4931 S CR 250 W Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington St., Martinsville, IN 46151 Vallonia, IN 47281 Room W160, Indianapolis, IN 46204. (765) 342-5527 (812) 358-4110 District 6 Big Rivers Fisheries Program Fishing License Exemptions Dave Kittaka Tom Stefanavage Avoca State Fish Hatchery Sugar Ridge FWA A fishing license and trout and salmon stamp are NOT 3178 Avoca Eureka Rd. 2310 E SR 364 required for: Avoca, IN 47420 Winslow, IN 47598 • Indiana residents 65 years of age or older. However, you (812) 279-1215 (812) 789-2724 should carry your driver’s license or other identifi cation to District 7 Nongame Fisheries Program verify your age and residency. Dan Carnahan Brant Fisher • Resident and non-resident anglers under the age of 17. Sugar Ridge FWA Atterbury FWA • Residents who are legally blind. 2310 E SR 364 7970 S Rowe Street • Residents of a state-owned mental rehabilitation facility. Winslow, IN 47598 Edinburgh, IN 46124 • Residents of any licensed health care facility in Indiana taking (812) 789-2724 (812) 526-5816 part in a supervised fi shing activity sponsored by the facility. • Fishing a private pond does not require a license. However, you must have permission from the property owner to fi sh. • Residents of Indiana who are engaged in full-time military Look for the Eagle on your service may fi sh without a license while on approved military Indiana income tax form... leave. However, the angler must carry leave orders and a valid Indiana driver’s license or voter registration card. You can help Indiana’s wildlife by looking for the line provided on Non-resident military personnel stationed within Indiana must your Indiana State Tax Form and donate all or part of your refund. The Nongame Fund supports the reintroduction of native species obtain a resident license to fi sh or hunt in Indiana. like osprey and river otters in areas with suitable habitat. Your • Landowners or lessees of farmland, who farm that land, their donation helps these projects and more . spouses and children living with them, while fi shing in public You can also donate directly to the Nongame Fund. waters from the farmland they own or lease. Nongame Fund • Some non-resident landowners, while fi shing in public waters 402 W. Washington St. Rm. W273 Indianapolis, IN 46204 from the farmland they own, according to the exemptions Get the whole story at: that their state provides to Indiana residents. See the www.dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/endangered website at www.wildlife.IN.gov or call (317) 233-4976 for specifi c information. DNR Fees and Charges 65 Purchasing a Fishing License Fishing & Hunting Licenses State Fish Hatcheries Online . . . NOTE: All 2007 annual licenses and Avoca State Fish Hatchery To purchase resident and non-resident stamp privileges are valid from April 1, 3178 Avoca Eureka Rd. licenses online – 24 hours a day, seven 2007 through March 31, 2008. Avoca, IN 47420 days a week, go to (812) 279-1215 Indiana Resident Licenses* www.indianaoutdoor.IN.gov. Fishing $17.00 Cikana State Fish Hatchery One-day Fishing $9.00 2650 SR 44 (includes trout/salmon fishing) Martinsville, IN 46151 Indiana Outdoor Hunting $17.00 (765) 342-5527 Hunting & Fishing $25.00 H U N T I N G A N D F I S H I N G L I C E N S E S Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station Youth Consolidated Hunt/Fish $7.00 www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov 4250 E 410 N Trapping $17.00 Howe, IN 46746 Deer Hunting $24.00 (260) 562-3855 In Person . . . Bait shops, retailers Spring Turkey Hunting $25.00 and DNR offices across the state have Fall Turkey Hunting $25.00 Driftwood State Fish Hatchery computer stations to sell Indiana resident Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege $11.00 4931 S CR 250 W and non-resident hunting, fishing and Waterfowl Stamp Privilege $6.75 Vallonia, IN 47281 trapping licenses and stamp privileges. Game Bird Habitat Stamp Privilege $6.75 (812) 358-4110 For a list of these retailers and more Disabled American Veterans** $2.75 East Fork Fish Hatchery information about the system, go to Non-resident Licenses 5813 E 825 S www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov. Annual Fishing $35.00 Montgomery, IN 47558 Licenses are also available at the DNR One-day Fishing $9.00 (812) 644-7717 Customer Service Center located in (includes trout/salmon fishing) the Indiana Government Center South, Seven-day Fishing $20.00 Fawn River State Fish Hatchery Room W160, 402 W. Washington St., Annual Hunting $80.00 6889 N SR 327 Indianapolis, IN. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to Five-day Hunting $31.00 Orland, IN 46776 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Annual Trapping $140.00 (260) 829-6241 Deer Hunting $150.00 Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery By Phone . . . To purchase licenses Spring Turkey Hunting $120.00 5500 S CR 675 E by phone or for more information, call Fall Turkey Hunting $120.00 Walkerton, IN 46574 the Indiana DNR Customer Service Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege $11.00 (219) 369-9591 Center at (317) 232-4200. Please allow 2 Waterfowl Stamp Privilege $6.75 weeks for delivery. Bodine State Fish Hatchery Game Bird Habitat Privilege $6.75 All licenses issued by the DNR are 13200 Jefferson Blvd. Shooting Preserve $8.75 non-transferable and non-refundable. Mishawaka, IN 46545 *See resident description on page 64. (574) 255-4199 Send your order with the By Mail . . . Information on the new reduced fee following information: additional bonus antlerless deer license • Name, date of birth (All variety of is on page 2 of the 2006-07 hunting hunting license requests should include guide available at www.in.gov/dnr/ Hunter Education certification number fishwild/huntguide1/hunting1.htm. and state of certification, if born after Dec. 31, 1987.) ** Indiana disabled American • Complete address, city, state, zip, veterans can get a DAV fishing and phone number hunting license application form • Height, weight, sex, color of hair and from their County Service Officer, or color of eyes download the application form at: • Social security or Indiana driver’s www.wildlife.IN.gov. license number is mandatory Mail completed form with a stamped Batteries of specially designed jars are used to • Specify the licenses that you need and self-addressed envelope to: hatch millions of walleye eggs at Cikana State Fish dates for one-day or multi-day licenses DNR Customer Service Center Hatchery. Send check, money order or credit card 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W160 number (Visa or MasterCard only) for Indianapolis, IN 46204 licenses, made payable to Indiana DNR to: Licenses, DNR Customer Service State Tree Nurseries Center, 402 W. Washington St., Rm. For information on purchasing native tree and W160, Indianapolis, IN 46204. shrub seedlings for conservation planting in Indiana contact: Jasper-Pulaski Nursery Vallonia Nursery 15508 W 700 N 2782 W 540 S Medaryville, IN 47957 Vallonia, IN 47281 (219) 843-4827 (812) 358-3621 [email protected] [email protected] 66 DNR Fees and Charges Annual Permits Daily Entrance Fees Boating Fees Annual Entrance Permit • $36.00 Daily Indiana Resident Gate Admits Indiana license plated non- Mon.-Thurs. Fri./Sat./Sun. Holidays Annual Non-motorized commercial vehicles, driver and $4.00 $5.00 $5.00 passengers to DNR properties which Lake Permit For non-commercial vehicles which 2007 charge a gate fee. Good from January 1, $5.00 Expires December 31, 2007 have Indiana license plates. Admits NON-MOTORIZED until December 31, of the year issued. driver and passengers. Required for all May now be used at Falls of the Ohio privately owned, DNR LAKE PERMIT Interpretive Center for up to 5 people Daily Non-Resident Gate non-motorized INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES per pass per visit. May not be used at Mon.-Thurs. Fri./Sat./Sun. Holidays boats using or Indiana State Historic Sites. $7.00* $7.00* $7.00* moored at state forest, state park or reservoir lakes, good for one Annual Entrance Non-Resident *Indiana Dunes SP $10.00 any day For non-commercial vehicles which do calendar year. $46.00 Admits non-Indiana resident not have Indiana license plates. Admits non-commercial vehicles, driver and Annual driver and passengers. passengers to DNR properties which 2007 Motorized Expires December 31, 2007 M charge a gate fee. May not be used at Daily Pedestrian/Bicycle Lake Permit MOTORIZED Indiana State Historic Sites. Good from $2.00 for each person, 5 years old and January 1 until December 31, of the $20.00 DNR LAKE PERMIT older, entering as a pedestrian, on bicycle INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES year issued. May now be used at Falls Required for all or horseback. of the Ohio Interpretive Center for up privately owned to 5 people per pass per visit. Daily Entrance to Falls of the motorized boats using or mooring at state forest, state park or reservoir lakes, Annual Horse Permit • $20.00 Ohio Interpretive Center good for one calendar year. Entitles one horse access and the use Mon.-Thurs. Fri./Sat./Sun. Holidays of DNR properties where horse use is $4.00 adult $5.00 adult $5.00 adult Annual Boat Mooring Permit allowed. Good from January 1, until $1.00*child $2.00 child $2.00 child $60.00 per post - Regular December 31, of the year issued. *School groups $2.00 per student $90.00 per post - Improved (seawall Golden Hoosier Passport • $18.00 or other improvement) For Indiana residents age 65 or Daily Entrance to Mansfield Mill older, or a resident eligible for Social $3.00 adult $1.00 child Boat Rental Fees Security disability payments under Prices listed below are state rental 42 U.S. C.401 (proof of eligibility Daily Motorcoach/Commercial Bus prices. Price may vary where boats are must be presented at time of purchase Passenger Vans/School Buses rented by concessionaires. Deposits are and the disabled individual must be Buses and vans designed and used for required on boats, canoes, life jackets present in the vehicle at time of use); institutitional or commercial purposes and bicycles except where hunting or admits non-commercial vehicle, driver will be charged $2.00 per person. fishing license, driver’s license or Annual and passengers. Good from January 1, Entrance Permit may be held in lieu of until December 31, of the year issued. Groups with Program Reservations deposit. May now be used at Falls of the Ohio $1.00 per person program fee Rowboats and Canoes Interpretive Center for up to 5 people Daily Horse Permit • $5.00 $ 5.00 per hr. per pass per visit. May not be used at Entrance for one day per horse at DNR $20.00 per day (tax included) Indiana State Historic Sites. Price is properties where horse use is allowed. Canoe rental on weekends and holidays calculated by law as ½ the Resident at some properties are by the hour only. Annual Entrance Permit. Paddleboats Indiana residents who qualify for a $8.00 per hr.(tax included) DAV1 or DAV2 license plate, may purchase an Indiana Golden Hoosier Permit regardless of age. Please Miscellaneous present a completed state form 32584 Camp Stores are located at many Twin Caves’ Boat Ride operates (Certificate of Eligibility for Veterans parks for your convenience. NOTE: from Memorial Day to Labor Day at License Plate) at time of purchase. Prices may vary where concessions are Spring Mill State Park, $1.00 for children privately operated. 10 years and under, $3.00 adult. Tour times assigned daily starting at 9:00 a.m. Canal Boat Rides (Seasonal) with tours leaving every half hour. Whitewater Canal Historic Site Disclaimer: Fees, operating hours and Call for fee. Children in arms ride free. other details may change during the year. Saddlebarns Swimming pool operating hours are dependent Rates will vary from property to upon lifeguard availability. Beaches may be Pontoon Boat Tours property depending on services offered. unguarded allowing patrons to swim at their Lieber SRA, Hardy Lake own risk. $3.00 adult $1.00 child Ski Rental • $5.00 per hr. (Pokagon State Park only) cont. DNR Fees and Charges 67 Swimming Recreation Building Rental State Park Inns $2.00 Daily pool admission per person $35.00 Swimming Permit good for 25 Recreation buildings are available Reservation Policy: daily pool admissions. in several state parks and are designed • To make a reservation call: Swimming at beaches is free. to facilitate the needs of a variety of 1-877-LODGES 1 or $ .25 Lockers (where available) groups, events and gatherings for day www.indianainns.com use; however, many recreation buildings Toboggans Pokagon State Park • A deposit equal to one night’s rate plus are unique and offer varying levels of tax will be required. $ 10.00 per hr. rental (tax included) accommodations. It is recommended that persons wishing to reserve a recreation • Deposits may be made by cash, check Wyandotte Cave Tours building contact the property where they or credit card. If paying by check, Call (812) 365-2705 for information. intend to rent a facility for specific details. the Inn must receive your check Recreation buildings may be reserved within 10 days of the date you make Shelter Rental Fees up to one year (365 days to the day) your reservation. If you use your credit card for deposit your account Reservation fees for DNR Shelters vary in advance. Reservation fees for DNR Recreation Buildings vary by property. will be charged when you make your by property. Prices range from $25.00 to reservation. $55.00. Prices range from $79.50 to $111.00. Most shelters may be reserved up to one The renter will be billed for any damage, • All inns take reservations two years in year (to the date) in advance. Shelters not breakage, or cleaning cost associated advance. reserved 24 hours in advance will be open with the rental. (Prices include 6% Indiana Sales Tax) • Check-out time/12 noon. on a free, first-come, first served basis. • Check-in time/4 p.m. Shelters open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations by phone: 1-866-622-6746 or online: www.CAMP.IN.gov Price range: Reservations by phone: 1-866-622-6746 Abe Martin Lodge $ 52 to $159 per night or online: www.CAMP.IN.gov McCormick’s Creek State Park Canyon Inn $ 49 to $119 per night • Hillcrest Recreation Bldg. Clifty Inn $ 64 to $167 per night Reservable Shelters: • Friendly Recreation Bldg. Harrison House $ 59 to $175 per night Brookville Lake O’Bannon Woods SP • Redbud Recreation Bldg. Offi cers Homes $199 to $275 per night Brown County SP Ouabache SP Mounds State Park Potawatomi Inn $ 47 to $174 per night Cagles Mill Lake Patoka Lake • Pavilion Spring Mill Inn $ 49 to $109 per night Cecil M. Harden Lake Pokagon SP Ouabache State Park Turkey Run Inn $ 49 to $190 per night Chain O’Lakes SP Potato Creek SP • Lodge Recreation Bldg. Crib $5.00 per night Charlestown SP Prophetstown SP Pokagon State Park Rollaway $10.00 per night Clifty Falls SP Roush Lake • Toboggan Warming Center Fort Harrison SP Salamonie Lake Potato Creek State Park • Affordable meals are available in the Hardy Lake Shades SP • Tulip Poplar Recreation Bldg. inn dining rooms. Harmonie SP Shakamak SP • Peppermint Hill Recreation Bldg. • Banquet and conference meals may be Indiana Dunes SP Spring Mill SP Shakamak State Park arranged at your request. Lincoln SP Summit Lake SP • Log Cabin • All inn fees are subject to state & local McCormick’s Creek SP Tippecanoe River SP Tippecanoe River State Park taxes. Mississinewa Lake Turkey Run SP • Tepicon Recreation Bldg. Monroe Lake Versailles SP Versailles State Park Mounds SP Whitewater Mem. SP • Camp Laughery Recreation Bldg.

State Park Inns…facilities detail (see page 37 for phone numbers) Abe Martin Lodge and Family Cabins The Garrison, Officers’ Homes, Spring Mill Inn Brown County State Park Harrison House & The Fort Golf Course Spring Mill State Park • 84 lodge rooms Fort Harrison State Park • 74 guest rooms • 20 family & 56 rustic (seasonal) cabins. • Three Officers Homes • Full service dining room - • Full service dining room - (each - two story/three bedroom) Banquet seating for 200 Banquet seating for 250 • Harrison House has one suite and • Two breakout rooms six guest rooms • Indoor/outdoor pool Canyon Inn • Full service dining room - Turkey Run Inn, The Roost, McCormick’s Creek State Park Banquet seating for 300 • 75 guest rooms (seven are studio style) • 18 hole Pete Dye designed golf course The Overlook and the Family Cabin • Full service dining room - Turkey Run State Park Banquet seating for 200 Potawatomi Inn and Cabin Suites • 59 lodge rooms, 20 rustic cabins and Pokagon State Park the Family Cabin Clifty Inn • 126 guest rooms • The Roost Home (two story/two bedroom) Clifty Falls State Park • Four cabin suites and • The Overlook (one bedroom accessible) • 71 guest rooms (seven are suites) eight historic cabin rooms. • Full service dining room - • Full service dining room - • Full service dining room - Banquet seating for 300 Banquet seating for 400 Banquet seating for 500 • Indoor pool • Indoor pool/whirlpool • Indoor pool/sauna/whirlpool 68 DNR Camping Information Type of Campsites Reserve your favorite campsite for 2007 online at www.CAMP.IN.gov or call 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746). All rates are per night. Full Hookup (Brookville-Mounds SRA, Mississinewa 2007 Holiday Dates: Memorial Day - May 25, 26, 27; Labor Day - August 31, Lake, Charlestown and Prophetstown state September 1, 2. July 4th does not have a minimum stay, but the Holiday Rate will apply. parks only): • Sewage/water/electrical hookup • picnic table, parking spur, fire ring Reservations and Campsite Rates for 2007 • modern restrooms/showers (NOTE: Taxes are included for all rates.) Electric State Parks: McCormick’s Creek Shakamak Reservoirs: Patoka • electrical hookup Brown County Mounds Spring Mill Brookville Salamonie • picnic table, fire ring, parking spur Chain O’Lakes O’Bannon Woods Summit Lake Cagles Mill • drinking water supply in area Charlestown Ouabache Tippecanoe River Cecil M. Harden St. Forest • modern restrooms/showers Clifty Falls Pokagon Turkey Run Hardy Deam Lake Starve Hollow Non-electric Harmonie Potato Creek Versailles J. Edward Roush • picnic table, fire ring, parking spur Indiana Dunes Prophetstown Whitewater Mem. Mississinewa Lincoln Shades Monroe • drinking water supply in area • modern restrooms/showers Sun. - Wed. Thurs. - Sat. Holidays Primitive Full Hookup $24.00 $34.00 $38.00 • picnic table, fire ring, parking spur Electric $17.00 $25.00 $28.00 • drinking water supply in area Non-electric $10.00 $13.00 $16.00 • pit toilet (no showers or restrooms) Primitive $ 6.00 $ 8.00 $10.00

Horsemen’s Campgrounds Horsemen’s Camping • tie-up for 6 horses at each site CRS reservable rates: Brown County, O’Bannon Woods, Potato Creek, • daily or annual Horse Tag required Tippecanoe River, and Whitewater Memorial Horsemen’s Campgrounds. for each horse Sun. - Wed. Thurs. - Sat. Holidays State Park Rally Campgrounds Electric $20.00 $28.00 $31.00 • groups of 5 or more camping units Non-electric $13.00 $16.00 $19.00 (families) Primitive $ 9.00 $11.00 $13.00 • drinking water supply near campground CRS reservable rates: Deam Lake SRA Horsemen’s Campground • pit toilet Sun. - Wed. Thurs. - Sat. Holidays Youth Tent Areas Electric $17.00 $25.00 $28.00 • groups of 10 or more with campers Stalls $ 7.00/night 3 stalls maximum per site under 21 years and their adult leaders • available to public, semi-public and Other Camping Rates not-for-profit groups only Anytime • tent camping only • State Park Rally Camping $50.00 Min. (5 camping units @ $10.00 ea.) • fire rings/picnic tables • pit toilets (no showers or restrooms) • Youth Tent Areas $20.00 Min. (10 people @ $2.00 per person) • drinking water supply near campground • Group Camps Rates vary by property and facility

Rent-a-Camp: • Rent-A-Camp $35.00 plus tax • Shakamak SP -7 sites/cap. 6 • Cancellation Fee $10.00 per reservation cancellation • Tippecanoe River SP -12 sites/ cap. 6 • Site/Date Changes $ 5.00 site/date changes made through • Mississinewa Lake - 8 sites/cap. 6 call center only each unit has electricity in the building, a picnic table, fire ring, parking spur “First-Come, First-Served” camping is available at drinking water supply in the area the rates below for Forestry, Fish and Wildlife properties modern restroom/showers in the campground and backpack and canoe campgrounds which are not on Indiana’s central reservation system. Backpack or Canoe Campgrounds Mon. - Sun. • Canoe sites are available at Non-electric $12.00 Chain O’Lakes, Shades and Primitive $ 8.00 Tippecanoe River State Parks. Horsemen’s primitive $12.00 1-866-6 IN • Backpack sites are available at CAMP (1-866-622-6746) Shades SP, Patoka Lake and Clark SF Mon. - Sun. www. .IN.gov CAMP • Backpack or Canoe $10.00

Disclaimer: Fees, operating hours and other details may change during the year. Swimming pool operating hours are dependent upon lifeguard availability. Beaches may be unguarded allowing patrons to swim at their own risk. DNR Camping Information 69 Reservations: All types of camping, Walk-up rentals: Campsites not reserved Group Camps: Available on the central family cabin, shelter and inn reservations are available for fi rst come-fi rst serve reservation system. Although each site can now be completed online or via a camping that night. is unique, all offer sleeping quarters tollfree phone number. Length of Stay: Campers are limited to a with cots or bunks but no linens. Most Timing: Camping reservations can be maximum 14-night stay. After 14 nights have a kitchen and dining hall with made up to six months in advance. The the campers must vacate the property for dishes/utensils and a shower-restroom camping reservation season dates for this 48 hours before they can re-register for facility. All operate through the summer; year will be May 2 - November 4, 2007. an additional stay. There is a requirement Tippecanoe River also has limited winter • Family Cabins, Shelters and Group usage available at reduced rates. of two nights on the non-holiday Camps reservations can be made up to weekends, Thursday & Friday, Friday Lincoln State Park • Camp Lincoln one year in advance. & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday. On accommodates 155 ea.- base $328.60/ • State Park Inn reservations can be holiday weekends, campers are required night. made up to two years in advance. to reserve three nights. (see Holiday Which Properties take Reservations: Schedule) McCormick’s Creek State Park • all state parks that offer camping • Camp McCormick/Camp Na-Wa-Kwa • all state reservoirs Set-Up: May begin after check out accommodates 100 ea.- base $212/night. • Deam Lake and Starve Hollow SRA time on the fi rst day and the site must be clear by check out on the last day, Pokagon State Park • Camp Mitig When and Where: Campsites, Shelters except Sundays or Monday of a holiday accommodates 120 ea.- base $254.40/night. and Family Cabins (except Brown weekend when you may stay until 5:00 Versailles State Park • Camp Laughery County cabins which are reserved at p.m. Campgrounds are closed at 11 p.m., accommodates 120 ea.- base $254.40/night. www.indianainns.com): Online system and no set-up of campsites may occur operates 24 hours a day, seven days a after midnight. Generators or other Shakamak State Park • Camp Shakamak week. New inventory becomes available similar equipment which produce noise accommodates 270 ea.- base $540/night. when the phone room opens each day. may only be operated from 7 a.m. until Tippecanoe River State Park • Camp Online reservations begin at 11:00 p.m. Potawatomi accommodates 160 ea.- base www.CAMP.IN.gov Number of people/tents/vehicles per site: $339.20/night. Kitchen/Dining Hall- Call 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746) Six people is the maximum number additional $106.00 per day. to make a reservation. Tollfree phone allowed at a campsite. Each site may reservation system operates: Winter rates • Tippecanoe River State have two tents or one camper and one November – April Park: $40.00 fl at fee for up to 20 Monday - Friday small tent. Vehicles will be limited to customers, and for 21 to 40 customers Noon to 6 p.m. EST either 1 or 2 per site depending upon there is an additional $2.00 per person May – October the property. Additional vehicles must plus tax. Monday – Thursday be parked in designated campground parking lots. O’Bannon Woods • Camp Wyandotte Noon to 8 p.m. EST accommodates 100 ea.- base $212/night. Friday Age of campers: At least one person at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST the campsite must be 18 years old. The INDIANA DEPARTMENT Saturday responsible party registering for the OF NATURAL RESOURCES 8 a.m. to noon EST campsite shall remain at the site for the 2007 Holiday Minimum Stay entire stay. For Camping: Memorial Day - May 25,26,27 Visitors to your site: Day visitors DNRDNR CAMPCAMP Independence Day (July 4th) - no min. are welcome. They must park in the Labor Day - August 31, September 1,2 campground parking lot and may walk GIFTGIFT CARDCARD

For Family Cabins: to your campsite. Campground hours Memorial Day - May 25,26,27 are 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. each day. The perfect gift for your outdoor enthusiast Independence Day (July 4th) - no min. Most campgrounds have a gatehouse to is now available as a DNR Camp Gift Card. Labor Day - August 31, September 1,2 provide security and traffi c control during Call 1-866-6CampIN (866-622-6746) to Thanksgiving - November 26,27,28,29 the summer camping season. order yours. Christmas - December 24,25,26,27 New Years - December 31, January 1,2 Accessibility for the disabled: To get (2008) specifi c information about accessibility, it is best to contact the property manager at Reservation Transfer: the facility you wish to visit. A transfer from one site or date to another on a reservation will be allowed up until Firewood: Collecting fi rewood or cutting 8:00 p.m. the day before arrival through down standing trees is not permitted in the call center. The transfer can be to any state parks and recreation areas. Do not other park and must be within the same bring fi rewood to state campgrounds Learn about outdoor recreation rental year. Transfers to another person due to possibility of Emerald Ash in your area direct to your email! are not allowed. Unlimited number of Borer infestations. (see page 13) You site or date transfers will be allowed. A can purchase fi rewood in most state parks Sign up today for MyDNR at fee for each site transfer will be assessed and reservoirs. www.dnr.IN.gov/mydnr for this service. 70 DNR Family Cabins and Cottages Family Cabins and MORE! reserved them six months out. They are called Group Cottages. If you prefer an overnight experience with a roof over your At Turkey Run State Park there are three free-standing head, the state parks offer quite an array of choices. lodging options in addition to the inn and the inn sleeping The seven state park inns and the family houskeeping cabins, cabins. The Roost is a two story home an easy walk from the are well known, but there are serveral less well known options. inn and the Overlook and the Family Cabin are also close to At Lincoln and Shakamak state parks, the cabins in the group the inn. At Pokagon State Park, the four new cabin suites are camp can be rented singly (like family cabins) if no group has nestled between the inn and the toboggan run.

Park Operated Check-in Check-out Number Capacity Shower/ Type of Rate Rate Rate Holiday Rate Time Time of Cabins Toilet Heating Sun.-Wed. Thurs.-Sat. Weekends Per Week CHAIN O’LAKES 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 17 6 Yes Wood $70.00* $80.00* $90.00* $520.00* 1 6 (plus 5% County Innkeepers Tax )

HARMONIE 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 9 8 Yes Elect./Wood $70.00* $80.00* $90.00* $560.00* 2 6

LINCOLN 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 10 6 Yes Elect./Gas $60.00* $70.00* $75.00* $450.00* (Note: Cabins closed in winter) (Air Conditioned) (plus 4% County Innkeepers Tax )

McCORMICK’S CREEK 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 13 6 Yes Gas $50.00* $50.00* $60.00* $310.00* 1 4 POTATO CREEK 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 16 8 Yes Elect./Wood $75.00* $85.00* $95.00* $555.00* 1 8 (Firewood not provided) (plus 6% County Innkeepers Tax)

SHAKAMAK 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 17 6 Yes Wood $40.00* $45.00* $55.00* $295.00* B, C, D 6 Yes Electric $40.00* $50.00* $60.00* $310.00* Lakeview Cabin A & B 8 Yes Gas $125.00* $140.00* $150.00* $920.00*

WHITEWATER MEM. 3 p.m. 11 a.m. 18 6 Yes Elect./Wood $70.00* $80.00* $90.00 $520.00* 2 6 (Firewood not provided) Reservations Toll Free at 1-866-622-6746 or Online at www.CAMP.IN.gov Group Cottages Check-in Check-out Number Capacity Sink/ Type of Time Time of Cottages Toilet Heating Rate LINCOLN State Park 3 p.m. 12 noon 1 4 Yes None $43.60 Pine Hill Camp Cottages 2 6 No None $21.80 (Sleeping Cottages only with modern restrooms 6 12 No None $32.70 and showers within the camp area.) 6 16 No None $43.60

Shower/Toilet AC SHAKAMAK State Park 4 11 10 24 Yes Yes $60.00* Group Camp Cottages ADA 2 16 Yes Yes $60.00* Available August 2007 (Air Conditioned) Reservations Toll Free at 1-866-622-6746 or Online at www.CAMP.IN.gov

Inn Operated Check-in Check-out Number Capacity Shower/ Type of Off Peak Peak Premium Time Time of Cabins Toilet Heating Nov. 1 - April 30 May - October Holiday All weekends, Weekends, & & daily selected events BROWN COUNTY 4 p.m. 12 noon 18 8 Yes Elect./Wood $119.00* $139.00* $159.00* Abe Martin Lodge 2 8 (Firewood provided Nov. 1- April 1) (plus 5% County Innkeepers Tax ) (These may be rented up to 2 years in advance)

POKAGON 4 p.m. 12 noon 8 4 Yes Gas $47.00* $52.00* $67.00* Potawatomi Inn 4 Cabin Suites 6 Yes Gas $139.00* $159.00* $174.00*

TURKEY RUN 4 p.m. 12 noon Family 4 Yes Electric $69.00* $89.00* $106.00* Turkey Run Inn Overlook 5 Yes Electric $125.00* $150.00* $180.00* Roost 8 Yes Electric $129.00* $159.00* $190.00* Reservations Toll Free at 1-877-LODGES1 or Online at www.indianainns.com *Note: Indiana State Sales Tax of 6% is not included. Tippecanoe River State Park and Mississinewa Lake have Rent-a-Camp units for 2007. Small log cabins are now available at Tippecanoe River and Mississinewa Lake in addition to the Shakamak State Park Rent-a-Camp units. Each unit has electricity and a modern restroom/shower nearby. Each cabin sleeps up to six and has a picnic table and ﬁ re ring. Make reservations for Rent-a-Camp units at www.CAMP.IN.gov or toll free at 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746) We Proudly Offer: 71

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