State parks

[rude150]

I fully expect our governor to keep our parks open!
Being outside helps everything!
I will call his office Mon am, to voice my opinion!

[cevans]

We get a lot of virus cases and they will shut everything down. We may not even be able to use the state ramps on the big lakes. We will know in a couple of weeks. I also think lakes like Lemon and West Boggs owned by municipalities will probably be off limits as they will not want the liability of contributing the spread of the Hunan Corona Virus. Just have to cross our fingers and wait and see.

[cevans]

They are canceling some cabin rentals and refunding money at Shakamak St. Park as I hear one report on that.


COVID-19: DNR Response

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is committed to ensuring that our guests and staff continue to have safe and memorable outdoor experiences at our state parks, state forests, fish and wildlife areas, nature preserves and state recreation areas in light of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are following the lead of the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and many local county health departments as we monitor the virus and its potential impacts on DNR properties.
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[rude150]

Keep the outdoors open!
Brookville has some free ramps, thankfully.

[cevans]

Which ramps are free ramps at Brookville?

[billius]

Which ramps are free ramps at Brookville?

Hanna Creek has someone checking for launch stickers starting in May usually. Fairfield ramp is free as is Mounds. There are several others, I can't remember the names. You can't get to Hanna Creek right now though, they usually keep the gate closed until water is near summer pool.

[MikeKz]

Wonder if Whitewater Lake is open (the one right above B'ville)?

[rude150]

I may be wrong, but I think there are 9 ramps at bville, 3 that are pay to launch.

[rude150]

Whitewater is a state park.
Dunno if open or not. Hope they alll stay open.

[IndianaGambler]

Go to BBC then Forums then Indiana Fishing and look at first item "This Is Crazy" and it list all lakes effected with ramp closurures. Blieve it is due to DNR closing all government offices effective 5 PM today until April 11th

[catch5]

The Ramps are still going to be open. Only the park areas and such will be closed

[cevans]

Hope your right catch5.

[Angler103]

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[Angler103]

Go to BBC then Forums then Indiana Fishing and look at first item "This Is Crazy" and it list all lakes effected with ramp closurures. Blieve it is due to DNR closing all government offices effective 5 PM today until April 11th

This is not true.

[sk2000]

I heard as of yesterday it was going to be the camp grounds, boat rentals, and shelter houses along with play grounds. The lake and ramps would not be affected at this time. This is "only" what I heard. Who knows for sure. Already paid for Park Pass and Launch Permits, do you think we will get a credit for next year if they close the ramps?... Tight Lines to all...

[Thermodude]

USA Bassin at Patoka this Saturday 21st, is it still a go??

[2001champ]

Robert, far as I know. It's still on

[Thermodude]

Robert, far as I know. It's still on

Thanks man!!

[jcpanther]

USA Bassin at Patoka this Saturday 21st, is it still a go??

Which division is fishing there Saturday, I don't see it?

[2001champ]

fall division