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Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area
Park · Mt Vernon, Indiana
Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area is a unique natural area nestled in the Ohio River and Wabash River floodplains in extreme southwest Indiana. Hovey Lake FWA covers approximately 7,404 acres and features a 1,400 acre oxbow lake, other smaller sloughs, marshes and extensive bottomland hardwood forests. Hovey Lake is dedicated to providing and maintaining quality hunting, fishing and wildlife-watching opportunities.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area?
- Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area is a park in Mt Vernon, Indiana.
- Can you swim at Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area?
- There is no fixed answer for Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area in Mt Vernon, Indiana. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area rated?
- Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area in Mt Vernon, Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 41 reviews.
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