This entry marks the first WildIndiana post from Central Indiana paddling expert Doug Mark. If you are looking for a place to paddle offering wildlife viewing, easy access and rental boats, Eagle Creek reservoir has it all. The reservoir is about three miles long, and divided by the 56th Street causeway roughly two miles north of the dam. Paddling to the dam from the north end of the lake can provide a good open-water paddling workout. The south end can be busy with sailboats and pontoon boats, but there is a 10HP limit on boat motors for the entire reservoir, so powerboat wakes are really not an issue. Direct access to the south end is available at a boat ramp off of Dandy Trail near Rick’s Boatyard restaurant.
Eagle Creek Reservoir Paddling Guide
Eagle Creek Reservoir Paddling Guide
Eagle Creek Reservoir Paddling Guide
This entry marks the first WildIndiana post from Central Indiana paddling expert Doug Mark. If you are looking for a place to paddle offering wildlife viewing, easy access and rental boats, Eagle Creek reservoir has it all. The reservoir is about three miles long, and divided by the 56th Street causeway roughly two miles north of the dam. Paddling to the dam from the north end of the lake can provide a good open-water paddling workout. The south end can be busy with sailboats and pontoon boats, but there is a 10HP limit on boat motors for the entire reservoir, so powerboat wakes are really not an issue. Direct access to the south end is available at a boat ramp off of Dandy Trail near Rick’s Boatyard restaurant.