Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area
About the Business
Located in Linton, Indiana, the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area is a sprawling 9,098-acre park that offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The park features prairie and marsh habitats, making it a popular destination for wildlife watchers and hunters alike. The Visitor's Center, which opened in 2016, provides visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the area's wildlife and conservation efforts. The park is open to the public at all times, but some activities may have specific open times. Visitors are required to sign in at the office or self-service centers located on the property. The park was purchased by the Indiana DNR in 2005 with the help of various organizations, and has since become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're interested in bird watching, hunting, or simply enjoying a peaceful hike, Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area has something for everyone.
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Location & Phone number
County Rd 400 S, Linton, IN 47578, United States
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"My husband and I enjoyed our stroll along the visitor center trail in October of 2023. This is such a nice, paved trail."
"Went Feb 2023 as a field trip while enrolled in Ivy Tech. When I went, it was very cold and very windy. But that was during September. The grounds are amazing. You don't even have to get out of your car to see some amazing wildlife. If you want to go walking around, make sure to visit the visitors center to get a permit. The permit allows you to walk pretty much anywhere on the grounds I believe. I was a part of a group on the field trip and we had a tour guide. She was very nice and helpful, didn't catch her name, she probably said it a million times. The visitors center was amazing. There are some small exhibits about some of the wildlife that can be viewed around the grounds. Almost the entire visitors center is made of glass windows, so you can see nearly 360° around the building. The viewing window is fantastic, and there is a scope right outside if you want a closer look at some wildlife. The grounds were amazing. Snall ponds everywhere you look. When I went in September, the ponds were filled with water, but it was mentioned that there is a leevee system to control the water levels. Its a fantastoc place to see all kinds of migrating birds and some year round residents as well. Attached videos are not from the actual property, but about 5-10 miles down the road."
"We had the best tour guide ever…. Joe. Joe is one of the naturalists that works there, so knowledgeable about the whole area. I literally could spend days there, so much ground to cover and so many possibilities to see wildlife. Bird photographers be prepared with your largest lens. This picture was taken with a 700 mm. Goose Pond is so vast you need a big honkin lens and binoculars. We did see whooping cranes, Sandhills, Blue Herons, beaver, deer and ducks ducks ducks. So fun."
"Fishing was fun. I was the only person there. It could use a port-a-potty."
"Breathtaking views everywhere you look and a huge variety of water fowl. We were lucky to see a family of three whooping cranes while we were there. And the visitors center is a great asset."
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