Hardy Lake to Host Free Fishing Weekend

Indiana residents who wish to attend do not need their fishing license this weekend. 

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(Scottsburg, Ind.) - Get ready for a weekend of some free fishing fun at Hardy Lake. 

Beginning Friday, June 5 until Sunday, June 7 visitors will be able to have a fun-filled weekend packed full of events.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Friday, June 5

• 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Live Raptors on display near the front office
• 6:00 p.m. 
  • Watch for the Roving Narutlaist in the Campground

Saturday, June 6

Watch for the Roving Naturalist throughout the day

• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • Live Raptors on display near the front office
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Basic Family Fishing:
    • Meet the workers at the family fishing hole near the office for some basic instruction for beginners fishing. Sanitized loaner poles and bait will be provided
• 2:00 p.m.
  • Reel Em In Fishing Game
    • Meet at the beach to try your hand at casting and win a prize
• 7:00 p.m. 
  • Predators Of The Fields, Forests, and Waters
    • Live Raptor program at the amphitheater

Sunday, June 7

• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • Live Raptors on display near the front office
• 11:30 a.m.
  • May the Forest Be With You Hike:
    • Meet the Naturalist at the main trailhead across from the beach access road for a fun dive into the native forest (Easy to Moderate Level Trail 1 Mile)

Indiana residents who wish to attend do not need their fishing license this weekend. 

If you have any questions you can call (812) 794-3800.