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Indiana Contact Lists

Governor

Mike Braun

DNR Director

Alan Morrison

Fish & Wildlife Director

Amanda Wuestefeld

Division of Fish & Wildlife
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 W. Washington St. RM 273
Indianapolis, IN 46204

District Fisheries Biologists

Black and white map of Indiana counties with numbered and lettered markers indicating specific locations. The map highlights key areas across the state, with numbers 1 through 6 and letters A through G placed in various counties. This map serves as a reference for designated fishing or conservation areas in Indiana waterways.
Indiana county map highlighting key fishing and conservation areas with numbered and lettered markers. This map serves as a reference for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring Indiana waterways.
  1. District 1
    Courtney Weldon
    Kankakee FWA
    4320 W. Toto Road
    North Judson, IN 46366
    574-896-3673
  2. District 2
    Matt Horsley
    Fawn River State
    Fish Hatchery
    6889 N. SR 327
    Orland, IN 46776
    260-829-6241
  3. District 3
    Tyler Delauder
    Northeast Regional Office
    1353 S. Governors Drive
    Columbia City, IN 46725
    260-244-7049
  4. District 4
    Nathan Klein
    Cikana State Fish Hatchery
    2650 SR 44
    Martinsville, IN 46151
    317-864-1642
  5. District 5
    Dave Kittaka
    Bloomington Field Office
    5596 E. SR 46
    Bloomington, IN 47401
    812-287-8306
  6. District 6
    Andy Bueltmann
    Sugar Ridge FWA
    2310 E. SR 364
    Winslow, IN 47598
    812-817-0263
    Lake Michigan Office
    Ben Dickinson
    Lake Michigan Office
    100 W. Water St.
    Michigan City, IN 46360
    219-874-6824
    Big Rivers Fisheries Program
    Phil Kacmar
    Sugar Ridge FWA
    2310 E. SR 364
    Winslow, IN 47598
    812-817-0222
    Nongame Fisheries Program
    Brant Fisher
    Atterbury FWA
    7970 S. Rowe St.
    Edinburgh, IN 46124
    812-526-5816

State Fish Hatcheries

State hatcheries do not sell fish. For a list of commercial fish suppliers, visit the Indiana DNR Commercial Fish Suppliers page.

    A. Bodine State Fish Hatchery
    13200 Jefferson Blvd.
    Mishawaka, IN 46545
    574-255-4199
    B. Cikana State Fish Hatchery
    2650 SR 44
    Martinsville, IN 46151
    765-342-5527
    C. Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station
    4250 E. CR 410 N.
    Howe, IN 46746
    260-562-3855
    D. Driftwood State Fish Hatchery
    4931 S. CR 250 W.
    Vallonia, IN 47281
    812-358-4110
    E. East Fork State Fish Hatchery
    5807 E. 825 S.
    Montgomery, IN 47558
    812-644-7717
    F. Fawn River State Fish Hatchery
    6889 N. SR 327
    Orland, IN 46776
    260-829-6241
    G. Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery
    5500 S. CR 675 E.
    Walkerton, IN 46574
    219-369-9591

DNR Law Enforcement Districts

Call DNR Law Enforcement Central Dispatch (24 hours) to report violations or if you need assistance from an Indiana Conservation Officer. Call 1-800-TIP-IDNR to report any poaching activities.

Indiana county map displaying law enforcement districts, numbered 1 through 10. Each district is marked in bold numerals across various regions of the state. This map serves as a reference for Indiana DNR Law Enforcement jurisdictions, helping residents and visitors identify their respective conservation officer districts.
Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District Map displaying 10 enforcement regions across the state. This map helps residents and visitors identify their local conservation officer districts for wildlife protection, fishing, and outdoor recreation regulations.
    Central Dispatch
    4850 S. SR 446
    Bloomington, IN 47401
    812-837-9536
  1. District 1 Headquarters
    9822 N. Turkey
    Creek Road
    Syracuse, IN 46567
    574-457-8092
  2. District 2 Headquarters
    1353 S. Governors Drive
    Columbia City, IN 46725
    260-244-3720
  3. District 3 Headquarters
    4112 E. SR 225
    West Lafayette, IN 47906
    765-567-7859
  4. District 4 Headquarters
    3734 Mounds Road
    Anderson, IN 46017
    765-649-1062
  5. District 5 Headquarters
    1317 W. Lieber Road Suite 2
    Cloverdale, IN 46120
    765-276-0196
  6. District 6 Headquarters
    7937 Durbin St., Bldg. 9A
    Edinburgh, IN 46124
    (812) 526-4101
  7. District 7 Headquarters
    2310 E. SR 364
    Winslow, IN 47598
    812-789-9538
  8. District 8 Headquarters
    1504 Schlamm Lake Road
    Henryville, IN 47126
    812-639-4148
  9. District 9 Headquarters
    1387 E. U.S. 50
    Versailles, IN 47042
    812-689-4370
  10. District 10 Headquarters
    100 W. Water St.
    Michigan City, IN 46360 219-879-5710

Fish & Wildlife Areas

Map of Indiana Fish and Wildlife Areas and Healthy Rivers INitiative Sites
Indiana Fish & Wildlife Areas Map highlighting public fishing and wildlife management locations across the state. Each numbered and lettered marker represents designated fishing, hunting, and conservation areas managed by the Indiana DNR. This map helps anglers and outdoor enthusiasts find prime fishing spots and wildlife habitats.
  1. Atterbury FWA
    7970 S. Rowe St.
    Edinburgh, IN 46124
    812-526-2051
  2. Blue Grass FWA
    11699 New Harmony Rd
    Elberfeld, IN 47613
    812-789-2724
  3. Chinook FWA
    N. Cory Staunton Road
    Brazil, IN 47834
    765-653-0453
  4. Crosley FWA
    2010 S. SR 3
    North Vernon, IN 47265
    812-346-5596
  5. Deer Creek FWA
    2001 W. CR 600 S.
    Greencastle, IN 46135
    765-653-0453
  6. Fairbanks Landing FWA
    925 N. & N. County Road 800 W.
    Fairbanks, IN 47849
    812-512-9185
  7. Glendale FWA
    6001 E. 600 S.
    Montgomery, IN 47558
    812-674-0168
  8. Goose Pond FWA
    13540 W. CR 400 S.
    Linton, IN 47441
    812-512-9185
  9. Hillenbrand FWA
    700 N. & SR 59
    Jasonville, IN 47438
    812-512-9185
  10. Hovey Lake FWA
    8401 SR 69 S.
    Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
    812-838-2927
  11. J.E. Roush Lake FWA
    517 N. Warren Road
    Huntington, IN 46750
    260-468-2165
  12. Jasper-Pulaski FWA
    5822 Fish & Wildlife Ln
    Medaryville, IN 47957
    219-843-4841
  13. Kankakee FWA
    4320 W. Toto Road
    North Judson, IN 46366
    574-896-3522
  14. Kingsbury FWA
    5344 S. Hupp Road
    LaPorte, IN 46350
    219-393-3612
  15. LaSalle FWA
    4752 W. 1050 N.
    Lake Village, IN 46349
    219-992-3019
  16. Pigeon River FWA
    8310 E. 300 N.
    Howe, IN 46746
    260-367-2164
  17. Splinter Ridge FWA
    9935 E. Little Doe Run Road
    Madison, IN 47250
    812-346-5596
  18. Sugar Ridge FWA
    2310 E. SR 364
    Winslow, IN 47598
    812-789-2724
  19. Tri-County FWA
    8432 N. 850 E.
    Syracuse, IN 46567
    574-834-4461
  20. Wabashiki FWA
    3286 Darwin Road
    West Terre Haute, IN 47885
    765-653-0453
  21. Wilbur Wright FWA
    2239 N. SR 103
    New Castle, IN 47362
    260-468-2165
  22. Willow Slough FWA
    1803 S. 700 W.
    Morocco, IN 47963
    219-285-2704
  23. Winamac FWA
    1493 W. 500 N.
    Winamac, IN 46996
    574-946-4422
  1. Wabash River (HRI)
    Contact Deer Creek FWA
  2. Sugar Creek (HRI)
    Contact Deer Creek FWA
  3. Austin Bottoms (HRI)
    Contact Crosley FWA

State Lakes, Parks, and Forests

Map of State Lakes and State Forests
Indiana State Parks, Lakes, and Forests Map showcasing public outdoor recreation areas across the state. The numbered and lettered markers indicate state parks, lakes, forests, and wildlife management areas ideal for fishing, boating, hiking, and conservation activities.
    A. Brookville Lake – 765-647-2657
    B. Cagles Mill Lake – 765-276-0194
    C. Cecil M. Harden Lake – 765-344-1412
    D. Hardy Lake – 812-794-3800
    E. Mississinewa Lake – 765-473-6528
    F. Monroe Lake – 812-837-9546
    G. Patoka Lake – 812-338-5589
    H. Salamonie Lake – 260-468-2125

State Forests with Fishing

  1. Clark SF – 812-294-4306
  2. Deam Lake SRA* – 812-246-5421
  3. Ferdinand SF – 812-827-2857
  4. Greene-Sullivan SF – 812-648-2810
  5. Harrison-Crawford SF – 812-738-7694
  6. Jackson-Washington SF – 812-358-2160
  7. Martin SF – 812-247-3491
  8. Morgan-Monroe SF – 765-792-4654
  9. Mountain Tea SF – 812-988-7945
  10. Owen-Putnam SF – 812-829-2462
  11. Pike SF – 812-827-2857
  12. Ravinia SF – 765-792-4654
  13. Salamonie River SF – 260-782-0430
  14. Selmier SF – 812-346-2286
  15. Starve Hollow SRA* – 812-358-3464
  16. Yellowwood SF – 812-988-7945
  17. Frances Slocum SF – 260-782-0430

* Managed by Indiana State Parks. For a list of state parks that offer fishing, visit the Indiana Recreation Guide or explore the Indiana State Parks website.

State Parks with Fishing

  1. Brown County SP – 812-988-6406
  2. Chain O’Lakes SP – 260-636-2654
  3. Charlestown SP+ – 812-256-5600
  4. Falls of the Ohio SP+ – 812-280-9970
  5. Fort Harrison SP – 317-591-0904
  6. Harmonie SP – 812-682-4821
  7. Interlake OSRA – 812-922-0002
  8. Lincoln SP – 812-937-4710
  9. Mounds SP+ – 765-642-6627
  10. O’Bannon Woods SP – 812-738-8232
  11. Ouabache SP – 260-824-0926
  12. Pokagon SP – 260-833-2012
  13. Potato Creek SP – 574-656-8186
  14. Prophetstown SP – 765-567-4919
  15. Redbird OSRA – 812-847-0146
  16. Shades SP – 765-435-2810
  17. Shakamak SP – 812-665-2158
  18. Spring Mill SP – 812-849-3534
  19. Summit Lake SP – 765-766-5873
  20. Tippecanoe River SP+ – 574-946-3213
  21. Trine SRA – 260-833-2012
  22. Turkey Run SP+ – 765-597-2635
  23. Versailles SP – 812-689-6424
  24. Whitewater Memorial SP – 765-458-5565

+ River or stream fishing only; no lakes

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