Hurshtown Reservoir

Hurshtown Reservoir is open for the season!

About Hurshtown Reservoir

Hurshtown Reservoir may be the best fishing spot in Allen County. It also features a 2.75 mile walking path, areas for picnics and outdoor volleyball and row boat rentals. For more information and fees, call Tony Acosta at 427-6008 or Hurshtown Reservoir at 627-3390.

Location:

16000 Roth Road, Grabill, IN
260-627-3390
Directions

Weekly:

Tuesday-Sunday

Hours:

April-May: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

June-August:7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

September-October: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2013 Fees

Admission:
Automobiles $4
Walk-in/Bike-in $0.50/per person
Season Pass $25
Senior Entrance Permit $13
Row Boat (hourly) $4
Row Boat (daily) $15
Life Jacket $1

Hurshtown Staff

Directions

Drive north on Clinton Street (Clinton changes to Leo Road). Turn east onto Leo Road/State Road 1. Drive northeast on Leo Road past the town of Cedarville and into the town of Leo where you will come to a four-way stop. Turn right onto Grabill Road and travel southeast into the town of Grabill. You will go past another four-way stop and railroad tracks. Turn north at the next four-way stop onto Roth Road. Hurshtown Reservoir will be approximately 1 1/2 miles on the west side of Roth Road.

History

Hurshtown Reservoir was built in 1969 to provide the city of Fort Wayne with water in the event of a drought. It contains 1.8 billion gallons of water which are pumped in from the St. Joseph River. The lake itself is 260 acres surrounded by 100 acres of land. Average depth is approximately 20 feet with no submerged islands, buildings or trees.

Testimonials

It's great! Everyone is helpful! Thanks. Jim W.

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Contact Information

For more information about Hurshtown call the Reservoir (in season) 627-3390 or Tony Acosta at 427-6008.