Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region

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Phone: 812-273-0783
Fax: 812-273-0786
Address:
1661 West JPG Niblo Road
Madison, IN 47250

FISHING

** Due to the past use-history of the property as an ordnance testing facility, all visitors must view a safety video annually and sign an Acknowledgement of Danger form prior to entering the refuge. **


All Refuge Public Use is subject to Refuge Rules & Regulations and regulations within 50 CFR as well as state regulations.


Fish surveys are conducted periodically to determine the composition of the lake fishery and as a guide in regulating fishing.  The last survey was conducted in 2001 and the report can be found here.


Fishing is allowed only on the 165-acre Old Timbers Lake located within the public use area of the refuge. (MAP)

public use area

INFORMATION ON LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

MADISON JENNINGS CO. RIPLEY CO.

Last updated: July 8, 2008