Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area - Omar Cole (Peru)

**Location & Access:** This boat ramp provides public access to the Wabash River near Peru in Miami County, Indiana. The site is located in the Richvalley area and offers a practical launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to paddle the Wabash River system.

**Facilities & Fishing:** The Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area manages multiple boat ramps across several lakes and ponds, with primitive ramps available at various locations. The region supports fishing for bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and other warm-water species. No fees are required beyond standard Indiana fishing licenses and stamps. The area is part of a broader network of public access points along the Wabash River, which flows through northern Indiana before joining the Ohio River.

**Nearby Recreation:** Paddlers in the area have access to nearby Mississinewa Lake and Salamonie Lake for alternative paddling and fishing opportunities. The Peru area has developed additional public river access, including Eagles Landing Boat Ramp at West City Park along the Riverwalk, offering complementary launch options for exploring this section of the Wabash River.