Deep River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 664'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/09/09 09:20 PM
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Deep River flows through the Calumet area of Indiana, one of the most heavily industrialized regions in the world. The river corridor is surprisingly primitive but occasionally suffers from pollution. Much of the adjacent land is in agricultural or residential use but because of the heavily vegetated banks, most of these intrusions are not visible from the river. A point of interest is the old mill dam located just south of the 1-80, 94 bridge. Most of the length of the river is densely wooded for at least a 20-foot strip on both sides of the river. However, scattered homes, mowed lawns and pasture land are occasionally seen. Species seen conform to a typical bottomland environment of elm, ash and maple. Other species associated are sycamore, box elder, river birch, and willow. Deep River is quite muddy and moves very slowly, usually less than one mile per hour. Some of the river is choked with a series of log jams making navigation difficult. Deep River County Park offers an opportunity to combine outdoor activity in a large, diverse hardwood forest with discoveries about the economic and social history of Northwest Indiana. From its source near Crown Point, Indiana, Deep River wanders across Lake County before it enters the park. From there, it flows north past Hobart — where it becomes truly deep — into the Little Calumet and finally Lake Michigan. It has been largely freed from commercial demands and today serves mainly recreational purposes. A broad, generally flat trail follows the meandering river for almost two miles. The trail passes through a woodland rich with native species, including substantial cottonwoods and sycamores, basswood, swamp white oak, sweetgum, shagbark and bitternut hickory, and Kentucky coffee trees. More adventurous skiers or hikers may want to cross Ainsworth Road where a rougher section of trail continues along the river to an overlook. A field adjoining the picnic area is accessible to those who prefer open ground. Deep River County Park is open from 7 a.m. until dusk. Pit toilets are available at two locations, but no indoor restrooms are open in winter.

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