Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:01 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Chinook State Fishing Area
| Location | Posey township, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little Birch Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.459248, -87.195977 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 11 |
Chinook State Fishing Area is a public boat launch providing access to Little Birch Creek in Posey township, Indiana at coordinates 39.45925, -87.19598. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Chinook State Fishing Area is a public boat launch on Little Birch Creek in Posey township, 11 County, Indiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinook State Fishing Area
Is Chinook State Fishing Area free to use?
Yes, Chinook State Fishing Area is a public boat launch with free access in Posey township, Indiana.
What water does Chinook State Fishing Area access?
Chinook State Fishing Area provides boat launch access to Little Birch Creek in Posey township, Indiana.
How do I get to Chinook State Fishing Area?
Chinook State Fishing Area is located at coordinates 39.459248, -87.195977 in Posey township, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Chinook State Fishing Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 12.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.