Pigeon River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 900'
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Pigeon River, located in northeastern Indiana, originates at Mongo and flows west-northwest to the St. Joseph River, 36 miles away. Above Mongo, Pigeon River is known as Pigeon Creek. The river received its name from Chief White Pigeon, whose tribe inhabited the area and hunted and fished the stream. The river valley is narrow and shallow, being less than one-half mile wide. The river drains about 350 square miles and drains more than fifty lakes. For much of its length it hugs the face of a moraine which prevents the flow of tributaries from the north. This also accounts for the fact that the Fawn River parallels the Pigeon River for more than half of its length, being separated by the moraine. The vegetation of interest along the stream corridor includes sycamore, tamarack, swamp white oak, sugar maple, black oak, willow, ferns, sumac, orchids, button bush, aspen, cattails, arrowhead, spatterdock and cardinal flowers. The wildlife supported by the river make it one of the best fishing and hunting streams in the state. Fish species found in the stream include trout, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, bluegill and carp. Recreational opportunities in the area are provided by the Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and camping. Canoes may also be rented here. The Department of Natural Resources controls nearly fourteen miles of the stream bank within the Fish and Wildlife Area. For medical assistance, the closest doctor is located in Howe, Indiana and the closest hospital is located in LaGrange, Indiana.

The Little Pigeon River is the name of several rivers in the United States: