09-30-2008, 11:10 AM
Want to escape the daily grind without breaking the bank? Statistics show that going fishing is a great way to relax and spend some time outdoors with friends and family.
A study by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (www.rbff.org) found that people who boat and fish are significantly more satisfied with their marriages, relationships and friendships than non-boaters and anglers. Other key findings include:
* Boaters and anglers are more likely to have close relationships with their children than non-boaters and anglers.
* Boaters and anglers report feeling more satisfied with their mental health than non-boaters and anglers.<br />
* Boaters and anglers report that fishing has had a positive impact on their careers, with many of their best ideas coming to them while they're on the water.
About that budget part ...
The DNR has a "Where to Fish" interactive map that helps you find nearby fishing holes without burning extra gas, http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/12816.htm . Use the map to zoom in and turn on aerial photos. Click on the icon to get more information about the public access site. For directions, click on the "Directions" link in the information box.
Some fall fishing opportunities:
* Northwest Indiana: Salmon and steelhead are migrating into the rivers from Lake Michigan. Some good spots to fish are the St. Joseph River, Trail Creek, Salt Creek, and the Little Calumet.<br />
* Lakes and impoundments: Bluegill can be caught on worms or crickets in deep water next to weed beds. Try Summit Lake or Dogwood Lake for bluegills. Crappie can be caught on minnows or jigs in deep water next to weed beds or timber. Walleye can be caught by trolling or on bottom-bouncing rigs.<br />
* Rivers and streams: Channel, blue, and flathead catfish can be caught in the Ohio, Wabash, East Fork and West Fork White rivers. Good places to catch smallmouth bass are Sugar Creek, Eel River, or the Blue River.
Check out other fishing reports at dnr.in.gov/fishwild.
Purchase your fishing license at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov.
Contact Kevin Hoffman, Division of Fish and Wildlife, (317) 234-5904
A study by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (www.rbff.org) found that people who boat and fish are significantly more satisfied with their marriages, relationships and friendships than non-boaters and anglers. Other key findings include:
* Boaters and anglers are more likely to have close relationships with their children than non-boaters and anglers.
* Boaters and anglers report feeling more satisfied with their mental health than non-boaters and anglers.<br />
* Boaters and anglers report that fishing has had a positive impact on their careers, with many of their best ideas coming to them while they're on the water.
About that budget part ...
The DNR has a "Where to Fish" interactive map that helps you find nearby fishing holes without burning extra gas, http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/12816.htm . Use the map to zoom in and turn on aerial photos. Click on the icon to get more information about the public access site. For directions, click on the "Directions" link in the information box.
Some fall fishing opportunities:
* Northwest Indiana: Salmon and steelhead are migrating into the rivers from Lake Michigan. Some good spots to fish are the St. Joseph River, Trail Creek, Salt Creek, and the Little Calumet.<br />
* Lakes and impoundments: Bluegill can be caught on worms or crickets in deep water next to weed beds. Try Summit Lake or Dogwood Lake for bluegills. Crappie can be caught on minnows or jigs in deep water next to weed beds or timber. Walleye can be caught by trolling or on bottom-bouncing rigs.<br />
* Rivers and streams: Channel, blue, and flathead catfish can be caught in the Ohio, Wabash, East Fork and West Fork White rivers. Good places to catch smallmouth bass are Sugar Creek, Eel River, or the Blue River.
Check out other fishing reports at dnr.in.gov/fishwild.
Purchase your fishing license at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov.
Contact Kevin Hoffman, Division of Fish and Wildlife, (317) 234-5904