Wabashiki FWA advisories
- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has adjusted services, events and operations to protect Hoosiers and prevent further spread of COVID-19. Please visit on.IN.gov/dnrcovid19 for a listing of what is open, closed, restricted and canceled.
- All visitors must obtain a one-day access permit before entering the field, regardless of their activity. Visitors must keep their one-day access permit on them while visiting and must complete and return their permit to a self-service booth, drop-box, or the office before leaving.
- Description
Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area is composed of 2,600 acres of floodplain along the Wabash River. In 2010, Vigo County Parks Department and the Department of Natural Resources joined together in a cooperative effort to offer this bird viewing paradise to all of its patrons.
Most revenues used in land acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area are derived from the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. Funds are also received from the federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson programs to aid fish and wildlife restoration. These funds are derived from taxes levied on sport hunting, shooting, and fishing equipment.
- Activities
Fishing
Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area provides fishing for bluegill, crappie, bass and catfish from two ponds on the property.
- All fishing requires daily self-service check-in and possession of a daily Permit Card obtained at check-in stations.
- Shoreline fishing is allowed.
- Only electric trolling motors are allowed.
- See Fishing Regulations for details.
Hunting
- All hunting requires the use of non-toxic shot, daily self-service check-in and possession of a daily Permit Card obtained at check-in stations.
- Deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, quail, dove, woodcock, furbearer and waterfowl hunting are available.
- Bonus antlerless tags are not permitted during deer season and there is no deer hunting during the special antlerless season.
Trapping
- Trapping is permitted by draw, held the first Saturday in October at 10 a.m. at the Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area property office. Call the office at 765-653-0453 for details.
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
- Non-hunting activities including wildlife watching, walking, mushroom hunting, gathering nuts, etc. require daily self-service check-in and possession of a daily Permit Card obtained at check-in stations.
NO Camping and NO Swimming Allowed.
Please Read and Obey All Signs.
- Rules
For additional property rules, visit Indiana Fish & Wildlife Area Rules. For more information contact the office at 765-653-0453.
- Maps