Fishing

Elzbeck Lake

Bass, bluegill and crappie are among the variety of fish in the France Park lakes. Elzbeck Lake is open to fishermen all year long. Old Kenith Stone Quarry is available for fishing only in the "off season" when beach goers and swimmers are not around. Indiana fishing license is required and gas motors are prohibited from use on either lake. Electric trolling motors are permitted.
Kids Don't Float 

As his Eagle Scout project, Cass Settlemyre designed a kiosk.  This kiosk contains kid-sized life vests.  These vests are free for use by kids who might not have brought them to go boating on Elzbeck Lake.  Just be sure to return them when you're done.

We're grateful to Cass's thoughtfulness.  France Park enjoys and encourages partnerships with scouts who need a project.

Ice Fishing

Those "polar bears" that are willing to wait for the fish to come to their pole in the cold, may use either of the lakes at France Park as the ice becomes thick enough. Check with the park ranger about ice thickness before going out on the ice.