J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area

J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Fall at J.E. Roush Lake
Location	Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana, USA
Nearest city	Huntington, IN
Coordinates	40°49′39″N 85°21′14″W / 40.827633°N 85.353883°WCoordinates: 40°49′39″N 85°21′14″W / 40.827633°N 85.353883°W
Area	8,217 acres (33.3 km^2)
Established	1956
Governing body	Indiana Department of Natural Resources
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/6358.htm

J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area is an area dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 8,217 acres (3,325 ha), 870 acres (350 ha) of which are water of J.E. Roush Lake. It is located along U.S. Route 224 east of Huntington, Indiana. Water levels of the flood control reservoir are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.^[1]

Hunting

Hunting opportuntities include hungitn for deer, small game, waterfowl, and turkey.

Facilities

• Wildlife Viewing
• Ice Fishing
• Hunting
• Trapping
• Shooting Range
• Archery Range
• Dog Training Area
• Boat Ramp (Motors permitted)
• Dump Station
• Camping
  • 25 full hook-up
  • 20 primitive sites

References

1. "J.E. Roush Lake". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2012.