Turtle Creek Reservoir: Maps are towards the bottom
The 1,550-acre reservoir was constructed in 1980 to provide cooling water for Hoosier Energy's Merom Generating Station. Since that time, Turtle Creek has matured into one of the best fishing and waterfowl hunting recreational spots in Indiana. A map is available for download in Adobe Reader* format: driving instructions to Turtle Creek Reservoir.
Located at the reservoir is Hoosier Energy's Environmental Education Center. The center is an 1,100 square foot classroom/laboratory available to educators, scouting groups and others with an interest in science, energy or the environment.
For the fishing enthusiast, Turtle Creek Reservoir has been stocked with bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie, largemouth bass and channel catfish. For the waterfowl hunter, Turtle Creek provides in-season goose and duck hunting. An informational brochure is available for download in Adobe Reader* format: "Turtle Creek Reservoir A Recreational Facility for Fishing and Waterfowl Hunting."
All sporting activities are subject to Hoosier Energy rules and regulations and Indiana State Fish and Wildlife laws.
Daylight Fishing
Turtle Creek Reservoir will be open for daylight fishing from February 16 through April 30. Twenty-four-hour fishing will resume at 6 a.m. on May 1, 2009.
A special state-authorized goose hunting season ends February 15.
Hoosier Energy reminds users of the reservoir to follow all posted rules and regulations including the no-fishing restrictions in designated areas. All state fishing laws and other posted regulations are enforced. The public’s cooperation in following fishing and boating safety procedures is appreciated at all times.
The users fee is: $1 for persons 16-years-old and younger, and those 65-year-old or older; and $3 for others.
Turtle Creek Reservoir is stocked with bluegill, red ear sunfish, black crappie, largemouth bass and channel catfish. A 20-inch minimum size limit is in effect for largemouth bass with a daily limit of one.
Boats are subject to a 10 h.p. motor limit. Those fishing from boats are urged to be alert to changing weather conditions, especially high winds from northwest and southwest, which can produce rough and dangerous situations on the lake.
Hoosier Energy and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Division cooperatively manage fishing at the reservoir.
Turtle Creek Reservoir is owned and managed by Hoosier Energy as a source of cooling water for the Merom Generating Station. The reservoir and other facilities offer recreational and educational opportunities.
Questions about fishing or hunting conditions may be directed to (812) 356-4744.
For more information, contact:
Turtle Creek Reservoir
PO Box 7
Sullivan, IN 47882
Phone: 812-356-4744
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