Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area - Dogtown Ferry

Located in Posey County near Savah, Indiana, the Dogtown Ferry access point provides boat launch facilities for paddlers and boaters seeking to explore the Wabash River and the adjacent Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area. This 7,404-acre natural area straddles the floodplains where the Wabash River meets the Ohio River, offering diverse paddling opportunities through oxbow lakes, sloughs, and marshes characteristic of southwest Indiana's bottomland hardwood ecosystem.

The Wabash River at this location is a substantial waterway suitable for kayaks and canoes, with the broader area providing access to multiple water bodies. Paddlers should note that Hovey Lake itself is restricted to electric motors only, making it ideal for quiet paddling. A 10 mph speed limit is enforced on the lake to protect the natural area. The Fish & Wildlife Area's extensive wetland system provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and fishing. This is a productive access point for those looking to paddle the lower Wabash River section before it joins the Ohio River, with the John T. Myers Lock and Dam located approximately 3 miles downstream.