Indiana Bass Federation Youth – Conservation – Fishing

We had 17 volunteers help us build structures on that soggy Saturday. Most were members of Bass Unlimited but we also had several people from the campground and anglers assist. We were able to get everything built in just a couple hours thanks to them and their power tools. We …

Three articles addressing plans for the White River in Indianapolis. A beach along the White River? It could happen INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Visit Indy tourism group has announced a plan to add attractions and visitors to the downtown riverfront by 2025. Visit Indy officials said they’d like to see …

Casey’s General Store has come on board as a sponsor of Indiana Bass Federation. You can see all the current local and nations sponsors on our sponsor page. Welcome and thank you, Casey’s!

The Indiana Bass Federation Invitational Trail for 2016 got started on April 10 at Patoka Lake with 46 anglers and 46 co-anglers. The weather conditions at launch time were 36 degrees, partly cloudy with a light breeze out of the south. The skies became mostly cloudy by midmorning with the …

The DNR is seeking volunteers to assemble fish habitat structures for Sullivan Lake on April 30 as part of the new Reservoir Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Program (RAHEP). RAHEP builds fish habitat in reservoirs where natural structure is lacking. Sullivan Lake, a 451-acre reservoir in Sullivan, is the first project lake for …

The first Invitational Trail event is very close, we a very excited that we are ready to start fishing. I want to remind everyone that if you haven’t entered these is still time left.  We will be accepting entries at the registration from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on April …

As the Indiana Bass Federation Conservation Director, I invite all of our clubs to support the Indiana DNR Go FishIN program. Whatever we do to assist is greatly appreciated. Go FishIN promotes conservation, fish biology, angler ethics and angler skills for the Indiana youth through educational workshops. Learn more about …

DNR hatcheries produce 16 different fish species for stocking throughout Indiana. District fisheries biologists evaluate fish populations to determine the best sites for stocking. Fish stockings are not done as a cure-all for poor fishing in a lake or stream. The 2014-15 annual fish stocking database includes fish stocked from …

Congratulations to James Hicks of Brownsville, IN the 2016 IBF Raffle Boat Winner!  He purchased his tickets at the boat show at about 11 AM on the final Sunday,. He bought his tickets from two of the IBF Youth Tournament Trail members that were helping out at the IBF booth. …

The attached report will serve as the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s guiding document for the Indiana Reservoir Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Program. This document outlines strategies for lake selection, permits, recommended structures, and structure placement recommendations. It does not have specifics on shoreline stabilization or dredging recommendations but the D.N.R. …