Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:58 PM)
- Water level
- 4.97 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Big Otter Lake
Updated 56 min agoSource: USGS station 04099510 — PIGEON CREEK NR ANGOLA, IN · 7.6 mi from Big Otter Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve
| Location | Angola, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Otter Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.707694, -85.022685 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 76 |
Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve is a public boat launch providing access to Big Otter Lake in Angola, Indiana at coordinates 41.70769, -85.02268. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve is a public boat launch on Big Otter Lake in Angola, 76 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 live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve
Is Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve free to use?
Yes, Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve is a public boat launch with free access in Angola, Indiana.
What water does Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve access?
Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve provides boat launch access to Big Otter Lake in Angola, Indiana.
How do I get to Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve?
Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Nature Preserve is located at coordinates 41.707694, -85.022685 in Angola, 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 1.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.