Fishing

• Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area has 10 natural lakes and 32 man-made impoundments with 200 acres of restored open water wetlands.
• No check-in is required for fishing. All fishing areas are closed during waterfowl seasons.
• Primary species include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, crappie and put and take trout.
• Boats with electric motors are allowed on lakes and ponds. No gas motors permitted.
• Shoreline fishing is available at Goldeneye Pond, Bass Pond and the Wawasee Family Fishing Area.
• There is a special size and bag limit for largemouth bass on all Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area waters. All other species size and bag limits apply.

Hunting

• Hunting opportunities for woodland game, upland game, waterfowl and furbearers are available.
• Daily check-in is required. All hunting seasons and bag limits apply. See the current hunting regulations for details.
• Contact property headquarters for information on special hunts and pre-registration.
• Deer tree stands and ground blinds may be used and left unattended from noon, Sept. 15 through Jan. 10. Tree stands and ground blinds must be legibly marked in English with either the owner's DNR customer identification number or the owner’s name, address and telephone number. A fastener used in conjunction with a tree stand and a tree or pole climber that penetrates a tree more than ½ inch is prohibited (anything that penetrates a tree more than a ½ inch is prohibited, i.e. screw-in steps and screw-in bow and gun hangers).
• For waterfowl and turkey reserved hunt or drawing, doors open at 5 a.m. and the draw is at 5:30 a.m. For dove, doors open at 10 a.m. and the draw is at 11 a.m. For put-and-take pheasant, hunting starts at 9 a.m.
• A trapping draw is held on the first Saturday in October at 10 a.m. Special restrictions apply.
• Please contact the Tri-County property office for information on upcoming youth hunting and fishing events.
• Hunting and fishing areas accessible to persons with disabilities are available. Ask for details.
• A dog training area is provided in area B (see map).

Other Activities

There is no sign in required to scout, fish, hike or wildlife watch.

Nuts, berries and mushrooms may be gathered from the property. Mushroom hunting is allowed after 1 p.m. during turkey hunting season.

Shooting Range

• Shooting and archery ranges are located near the property headquarters.
• Tri County offers 10, 50, and 100 yard ranges.  Tri County also offers a trap range.
• Target ranges are free and open to the public on a first come first serve basis.
• See the shooting range webpage for hours.
• All shooters must obey range rules and regulations.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Need a reason to get outside and move? You can volunteer alone or in small groups at this property. Some activities include trash pick-up, basic gardening, painting, and more. Call the property office for details.

Wildlife watching

• Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area is composed of flat to rolling upland fields with oak hickory woodlands, falling off into wetlands and natural lakes. It provides excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year.

Neighboring land

• Deniston Resource Area, Wawasee Family Fishing Area, Durham Lake Wetland Conservation Area, Pisqah Nongame Area and Chain-O-Lakes State Park are located nearby. Information on these areas is available at the property headquarters.

NO Camping and NO Swimming Allowed.

Please Read and Obey All Signs.

A record of Fish & Wildlife Area property rules can be found on the Indiana Fish & Wildlife Area Rules webpage.  Property specific rules can be found below, if applicable.  Contact the property directly for specific questions.

Permits

In addition to a hunting and/or fishing license, the following permits are required:

• Permission to hunt during the day on Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area must be obtained before entering the field. One-day hunting permit cards must be in possession of the hunter at all times. Bagged game must be checked in through the check station or recorded through established self-service procedures outlined at the check station. Self-service drop boxes are located on the property for your convenience.
• No shooting of woodchuck (groundhogs) is allowed.
• Night and predator hunting, as well as night running, is permitted by using one-day permit cards available at the self-service check-in booth.
• A permit from Tri-County FWA headquarters is required to enter the waterfowl resting areas.

• Property Map

Access to Pisgah Marsh and Durham Lake Wetland Conservation Area: Located on CR 350 N, Pierceton, IN 46562, approximately nine miles north of Larwill, IN, west of SR 5.

The Pisgah Marsh Area and boardwalk has three areas set aside to preserve habitat resources for a variety of plant and animal species. The 445 combined acres of Pisgah Areas 1, 2, and 3 is comprised of grassland, wetland, upland forest and lake habitat. Pisgah Area 1 has approximately 128 acres as well as the 6.67-acre Pisgah Lake. The Durham Lake area is comprised of three units with a total of 526 acres with a 13-acre lake.

The Pisgah Marsh and Durham Lake areas are managed by Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area.

Fishing

• Fishing is available at the Durham Lake area. No check-in is required for fishing.
• Primary species include largemouth bass and bluegill.
• Small boat access available. No gas motors permitted.
• There is a special size and bag limit for largemouth bass. All other species size and bag limits apply. See current fishing regulations for details.

Hunting

• Hunting opportunities for woodland game, upland game, waterfowl and furbearers are available on the Durham Lake area.
• Check-in is required. All hunting seasons and bag limits apply. See current hunting regulations for details.

Pisgah Marsh Areas 1, 2, and 3

In an attempt to help preserve sensitive areas, the Pisgah Marsh Boardwalk and Golden Eagle Deck was constructed in Area 1 to provide access to the property.

• Area 1: Pisgah Marsh Wildlife Diversity Area
  • Access to Area 1 is limited to the boardwalk ONLY. ADA-approved parking and restrooms available. Bus parking is available in Lot B. Please park in designated parking areas and stay on the boardwalk.
  • Please do not disturb or feed the wildlife. Pets, alcohol, bicycles, roller blades and skateboards are not allowed on the boardwalk.
  • Hunting, fishing and collection of any species is strictly prohibited in this area. Property closed sunset to sunrise except by permit.
• Area 2 and Area 3
  • Limited access is allowed on Area 2 and Area 3. Please ask for details at Tri-County headquarters.