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In an effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Indiana Conservation Officers will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water national campaign, which is July 1-3 this year.
Alcohol use continues to be the leading known contributing factor in recreational boater deaths and a leading contributor in boating accidents. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to decrease their occurrence through amplified recreational boater outreach, education, and coordinated enforcement.
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The Michiana Walleye Association will resume its Fish Fry Fund Raiser June 27 at the clubhouse.
The program is open to the public on a drive-thru basis only at the club located at 13040 Day Road in Mishawaka.
This year’s menu includes fried pollock or fried salmon with cole slaw, baked beans and a roll with butter for $13. You can pick up your meals from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as long as supplies last.
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A new rule temporarily takes effect today on Cedar Lake in Lake County restricting the speed of boats due to the ongoing dredge project on the waterway.
Under the rule, an individual may not operate a boat at greater-than-idle speed within 200 feet of the dredge pipe, any dredge equipment, or in the narrowest section of the lake. Three designated crossings for navigating over the pipe at idle speed are marked with buoys and shown on the provided map, and the dredge equipment and pipe are also marked with buoys.
The exact language of this rule, which remain in place for the rest of the 2023 boating season, is at IN.gov/nrc/rules/emergency-rules.
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Indiana will offer its free fishing day on May 7 but also waive entrance fee to state parks, recreation areas, forests, and reservoirs.
On Free Fishing Days, all Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. All size and bag limits remain in effect. For public places to fish near you, see on.IN.gov/where2fish. However, non-residents must still have a license.
Free admission provides a great opportunity to enjoy your favorite DNR property or visit a new site. Find DNR properties across the state and the facilities they offer.
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After conducting two public meetings and a public survey, Indiana DNR is implementing a new stocking strategy for Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan this month, stocking 75,000 Chinook salmon in East Chicago, 100,000 in the Little Calumet River, and 100,000 in Trail Creek.
This stocking strategy was suggested at public meetings on the subject and added to the DNR’s public survey on the issue.