Nestled in the wild and swampy bends of the Ohio River at the tip of Indiana's “big toe,” Hovey Lake is a uniquely shaped body of water that forms the center of the 7,404-acre Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area and is a protected spot for migrating waterfowl. Formed over 500 years ago from an ancient river oxbow, Hovey Lake’s size varies according to rainfall and is made up of marshes, sloughs, and wetlands that make for excellent fishing and birdwatching and soaking up the spectacular scenery. These pristine, untouched landscapes are home to a plethora of fauna and flora and attract photographers from all over to catch the eerie silhouettes of cypress trees piercing the lake's surface on camera.

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