Take a tour of Patoka Lake on our 60′ tour boat, Patoka Voyager, or on our double-decker tour boat, Patoka Pride! Search for osprey, eagles, herons, loons, beavers and other wildlife.
Patoka Lake was cited by USA Today as “best” for wildlife viewing in Indiana. Come see for yourself! Tours are available for the general public. Bus tours welcome. Tours are held every Wednesday, June – September from 10am-12pm.
outcroppings, pine plantations, abandoned farm fields in various stages of plant succession, and panoramic views of the lake. Bird watchers will find the diverse area supports many native species, while the quiet hiker or photographer may stalk deer, small mammals or even coyotes. Features of interest include access lanes and an overlook. Trails connect points of interest along the ridge top to the lake shore, and are rugged and steep in places.”- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
5. Dine at Benny’s Off the Water
Serving brisket, wings, bbq, homemade pizzas, oysters, tenderloins, shrimp, and fish.
6. Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine…or two!
Visit Patoka Lake Winery and take a tasting at the wine bar. Or, purchase some wine or wine slushies to sit, sip and enjoy select meats, cheeses or chocolates at one of the tables inside or on our outdoor covered patio. You can also buy your favorite bottles of wine and wine slushies to go. Also available are Sunset Wine Cruises on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of June, July and August. On select Saturdays in September and October you can enjoy the fall colors at Patoka Lake while tasting Indiana wines with food pairings on the afternoon Fall Foliage Wine Cruises.
7. Have a Sunflower Photo Shoot
8. Attend Thunder Over Patoka
9. Bait a hook and cast a line
