Formerly known as Huntington Lake or the Huntington Reservoir, J. Edward Roush Lake is one of three Upper Wabash Valley lakes in the Huntington and Wells Counties that provides a myriad of activities for visitors to the lake. Designed and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce flood damages in the Wabash Watershed, the lake is surrounded by dense forests and woodlands and features preservation and recreational areas providing natural habitats for numerous animals as well as an array of outdoor fun. The lake offers excellent fishing, boating, swimming, and kayaking as well as land-based pursuits such as camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, beach volleyball, basketball, and archery.

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