Indiana · Public land & water · No lottery
Shoaff Park Pond
Channel catfish and seasonally stocked rainbow trout
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Shoaff Park Pond using the agency's named-water access information.
- Area / county
- Fort Wayne
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
License and access permit
A valid Indiana fishing license is required at age 18 and older unless exempt. Trout fishing requires a trout stamp.
When you can go
Use the official area rules for current species seasons, legal hours and any area-specific closures. This record does not confirm access for a particular date.
Area restrictions
Observe city or park opening hours and posted fishing rules. Trout are stocked in cooler months at the marked locations; stocking dates change. State-park gate fees may apply.
Plan with the official agency
The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. No-draw classification is an inference from the official public-fishing listing and ordinary fishing licensing rules. Use only the public access shown by the agency; a listing does not authorize crossing private shorelines. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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