Monroe Lake

Monroe Lake is part of Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs. Located near Bloomington, it includes more than 10 recreation areas and a 10,750ac lake.

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We have room for SIX walk-up participants at tomorrow morning's (June 2) watercolor journaling session - open spots are first-come first-served! Meet Destiny West at the back end of the overflow parking area at Paynetown SRA. https://t.co/ggDLW83739

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Due to high water, the Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday morning has MOVED to the Paynetown boat ramp! Kids can bring their own equipment or borrow ours, free bait for all participants, and a prize drawing (for 2 boxes of brand-new lures!) at the end. https://t.co/Z83fqPaEYo

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Our first Flora Field Day this year is coming up on Tuesday morning (June 4)... you do need to register in advance, though - so check out the event page for details. This is perfect for people who are new to wildflower ID, as well as those just... https://t.co/Z0p4bbZXV3

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We've had tons of people at our activities this weekend - thank you for joining us!

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I moved 3 turtles off the road at the park in just a 60-min period last week. Please drive carefully... for your sake AND the turtles! https://t.co/7uwaY7bvyl

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FLOODING UPDATE FOR MAY 24, 2019

ALL SWIMMING BEACHES ARE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER!

The water level at Monroe Lake is at 10.6 feet above normal pool, as of 8 a.m. on May 24. The Army Corps of Engineers has been... https://t.co/i8vhpeA8D1

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When you visit the lake this holiday weekend, we hope you take away lots of memories... along with your trash. Make sure you secure bottles and cans so that they don't roll off the boat, pick up any excess fishing... https://t.co/tTz4SFjEWl

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FLOODING UPDATE FOR MAY 20, 2019: Water level is 11 feet above pool.

All ramps are OPEN (with the exception of the main ramp at Cutright) and the summer courtesy docks are in at the Paynetown SRA and Fairfax SRA... https://t.co/iz86hgUL1v

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We're painting with nature until 3 pm today at the Deer Run Shelter in Paynetown SRA - exploring the patterns and textures of natural objects.

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Join me at Paynetown SRA on Saturday! We'll be painting with nature from 1 to 3 p.m. and sampling yummy campfire desserts from 6 to 7 p.m. Check out the event page for details! https://t.co/l51x2v9FVn

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FLOODING UPDATE FOR MAY 17, 2019: Water level is 11.6 feet above pool.

Paynetown SRA: Some campsites are CLOSED; reservation center has been contacting people whose reservations are impacted. You are also welcome to... https://t.co/wmswPZE8ZU

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FLOODING UPDATE FOR MAY 6, 2019

Paynetown SRA: At least 40 campsites are CLOSED; reservation center has been contacting people whose reservations are impacted. You are also welcome to call our office at 812-837-9546... https://t.co/H7fqd7QCi3

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IBF to release 3,200 largemouth bass into Lake Monroe on Saturday April 27, 2019 as part of the Indiana DNR – Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Program https://t.co/x9zJ4idpTE

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Waterfowl on the water at the beginning of March... photos by Jeff Danielson.

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Sorry for the lack of posts in the last month! It's been a busy time for me - and I have a BIG back log of photos to share with y'all.

But let's get things started again with a couple of very recent photos, just... https://t.co/saftj0uFcY