Description
LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area provides quality outdoor recreational opportunities while maintaining 4,511 acres of hardwood forests, cropland and fallow fields, marshes, and open water. The property is dominated by wetlands that lie along the Kankakee River and attract thousands of migratory birds throughout the year. The area also has bayous that are still connected to the Kankakee River give visitors a glimpse of what the river looked like pre-settlement. Some popular activities at LaSalle FWA include hunting, fishing, birding, hiking, and kayaking.
The area around LaSalle was once part of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. Acquisition of the land began in 1952 when approximately 1,800 acres were purchased and became Kankakee River State Park. In 1963, after additional acreage was acquired, it was determined that the land was better suited for use as a fish & wildlife area. It was then renamed LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA).
Most revenues used in land acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of LaSalle FWA are derived from the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. Funds are also received from the federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson programs to aid fish and wildlife restoration. These funds are derived from taxes levied on sport hunting, shooting, and fishing equipment. Indiana hunters and anglers are proud to provide this property for the enjoyment of all people.
- Amenities
- Modern restrooms and property staff are available for questions at property headquarters during office hours Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT.
- Portable toilets are also available at the Stateline and White Oak boat launches (open 24 hours).
Popular activities
All hunters and dog runners are required to sign in and obtain the appropriate one-day access permit before entering the field at this property. The one-day permit card must be completed and returned to a self-service booth, drop box, or property office before you leave.
All other visitors are encouraged to obtain a miscellaneous one-day access permit before entering the field. The one-day access permit should be kept with you while visiting, then completed and returned to a self-service booth, drop box, or office before you leave. The information you provide will help us identify ways to improve Indiana’s FWAs for all users. We appreciate your patience in taking the extra time to complete the permit. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us
More activities
Other properties managed by this office
- Beaver Dam Wetland Conservation Area is a 17-acre property in the city of Crown Point in Lake County. This emergent wetland is part of a larger wetland complex that extends south. The property provides a stopover for migrating waterfowl and is a great spot for birding in an urban area. Hunting is prohibited. There is no parking lot, but you can view wildlife from 101 Avenue.
- Conrad Savanna Nature Preserve deer hunters sign in at LaSalle FWA headquarters.
- The drawing for deer hunting at Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve is held at LaSalle FWA headquarters.