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Festival of the Lakes at Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana

Wolf Lake Hammond Indiana Guide | Park, Fishing & Events

By Jennifer Rush, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications on

Set along the Indiana–Illinois border,Wolf Lake Memorial Park anchors one of the most accessible outdoor spaces in the region. The Wolf Lake area of Hammond, Indiana, spans over 400 acres of parkland, open water, and recreation areas, as well as an aquatic play center. In addition to natural sites, the park features amenities such as an outdoor venue and event space, a floating boardwalk, and pedestrian trails, making it a versatile destination for a quick afternoon, an evening event, or a full day of outdoor fun. …

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Fishing Boat from Captain Mike

DIY Lake Michigan Fishing

By Capt. Mike Schoonveld, Indiana North Coast Charter Assoc. on

Northwest Indiana has a thriving charter fishing industry on Lake Michigan, many of which are affiliated with Indiana’s North Coast Charter Association – charterfish.org. Where do these anglers originate? An informal survey of the captains in INCCA reports that more than half of their customers are not local - “local” defined as people who live near enough to Lake Michigan to commute to the marina to meet their captain the morning of their fishing trip…

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Dad and child in fishing boat on Lake Michigan

Indiana’s “North Coast” Offers More Than Fishing

By Capt. Mike Schoonveld, Indiana North Coast Charter Assoc. on

Lake Michigan is shared by Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, with Indiana’s portion of the lake being the smallest. Members of Indiana's North Coast Charter Association know this, but are quick to point out Indiana’s portion is also the most important part for many reasons, especially for the quality and quantity of salmon, lake trout, steelhead and other species of fish available to visiting anglers. Thousands of fishermen from across the country and around the world come to Indiana’s portion of Lake Michigan to fish each year. But wait, there’s more…

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Mounted deer at Cabela's Hammond

Fishy Activities When You Aren't Fishing Along the South Shore

By Capt. Mike Schoonveld, Indiana North Coast Charter Assoc. on

Lake Michigan’s South Shore Region is one of the premier fishing areas in all the Great Lakes. That’s why thousands of visitors from across the region, from across the country and even from around the world visit each year to go fishing. Many visit Northwest Indiana just to go fishing. Others come for a variety of reasons, but take the time (or make the time) to go fishing along with visiting the beaches, casinos or any of the other area attractions…

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Fire Drill Lake Michigan Fishing Charter

Big Groups, Big Fish, Big Fun on Lake Michigan

By Capt. Mike Schoonveld, Indiana North Coast Charter Assoc. on

Going fishing is many things to many people. That’s one of the allures of the sport. For some, the solitude of the game is what’s important. It’s man against the fish. The angler chooses when, where and how to fish and success is a quiet joy. For others, fishing is quality time with family. It could be father and son, brother and sister or generational, with Grandpa, parents and children involved. Catching a fish is a sidelight to just being together and enjoying the outdoors together.  But occasionally, fishing can be the star of the party and become the party. It could be a corporate outing designed as a team-building event or a reward for a job well done. It could be a family reunion, involving brothers, uncles, sisters and nieces. How about bachelor parties, graduations – you name it and with a little work and planning – a summer fishing outing on Lake Michigan can be a memory maker! …

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Fishing in Northwest Indiana

10 Best Fishing Spots in Northwest Indiana

By South Shore CVA on

There are a variety of good fishing spots within the Northwest Indiana area, whether you're looking for a quick trip or an all-day fishing excursion, the region has someplace to suit your needs. Many of these locales offer the ability to fish year-round, though this list is specifically for those…

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