Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:43 PM — under 2h
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 17
local timeWaxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area
| Location | Norway, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Shafer |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.777384, -86.758967 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 91 |
Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Shafer in Norway, Indiana at coordinates 40.77738, -86.75897. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area is a public boat launch on Lake Shafer in Norway, 91 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 Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area
Is Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area free to use?
Yes, Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area is a public boat launch with free access in Norway, Indiana.
What water does Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area access?
Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area provides boat launch access to Lake Shafer in Norway, Indiana.
How do I get to Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area?
Freeman Schafer Gamebird Habitat Area is located at coordinates 40.777384, -86.758967 in Norway, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.