Allowable launches are on the map below. These are the only allowable launches for put-in and take-out for the event. Allowable water is any water that can be accessed via kayak without portaging with the exception of the water highlighted in red:
Interactive Map
This map is a Google Map that can be interacted with and utilized within your Google Maps app to get you to your launch location. You can also “star” the map to save it into your “My Places” in Google Maps.
Launch Locations List
- Edgewater Park
- Madison Park
- River Bend Park
- Perkinsville DNR Ramp
- Lafayette Trace Park
- Strawtown Koteewi Park
- White River Campground
- River Bend Campground
- Riverwood Canoe Landing
- Potter Bridge
- Forest Park
- Hazel Landing Park
- Renner’s/146th St
- River Road Park
- 116th Street Public Access
- Town Run Trail Park
- Broad Ripple Park
- Cornell Avenue Launch
- Arden Drive Access
- Friedman Park
- Rocky Ripple Public Launch
- 30th Street
- Riverside Regional Park
Downstream Float Planning
Much of this river is fishable by launching and taking out at the same launches, but if you wish to plan a float downstream, here is some information to help you with that planning.
| Launch Start | Launch Finish | Est. Distance |
| Edgewater Park | Edgewater Park | Dam downstream |
| Madison Park | River Bend Park | 0.5 |
| River Bend Park | Perkinsville DNR | 10.1 |
| Perkinsville DNR | Lafayette Trace Park | 1.8 |
| Lafayette Trace Park | Strawtown Kotewi Park | 4 |
| Strawtown Kotewi Park | White River Campground | 2.2 |
| White River Campground | River Bend Campground | 1.6 |
| River Bend Campground | River Bend Campground | Dam 1 mile down |
| Riverwood Canoe Landing | Potter Bridge | 2.3 |
| Potter Bridge | Forest Park | 2.2 |
| Forest Park | Renner’s/146th St | 4.6 |
| Renner’s/146th St | River Road Park | 4 |
| River Road Park | 116th St Public Access | 1.6 |
| 116th St Public Access | Hazel Landing Park | 1.3 |
| Hazel Landing Park | Town Run Trail Park | 1.2 |
| Town Run Trail Park | Broad Ripple Park | 7 |
| Broad Ripple Park | Broad Ripple Park | Dam downstream |
| Cornell Avenue Launch | Arden Drive Access | 0.8 |
| Arden Drive Access | Friedman Park | 0.9 |
| Friedman Park | Rocky Ripple Public Launch | 1.4 |
| Rocky Ripple Public Launch | 30th Street | 3.7 |
| 30th Street | Riverside Regional Park | 0.5 |
Tournament headquarters is Sun Valley Sports Indy located at 8418 Castleton Corner Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250. While Sun Valley Sports is gracious in hosting the event and providing a location for our activities, they are not involved in the planning or execution of the event, so contacting them with questions is unnecessary.
Tournament Times
| On the water | 6:30 AM |
| First cast | 7:00 AM |
| Last cast/catch (photo time) | 3:00 PM |
| Last photo submissions | 4:00 PM |
| Check-in Deadline and Awards | 4:30 PM |
Hobie Bass Open Series Satellite Event Information
Running in parallel with this Indiana Kayak Anglers event is a Hobie Bass Open Series Satellite Event. This will be one of your last opportunities to qualify for the 2019 Tournament of Champions. This event, to be held on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, will crown a champion from a truly elite pool of only 50 anglers that have qualified through the Open Series, Satellite events, and the Shootout.
You can fish the IKA event, the Hobie BOS Satellite event, or both! While this event will follow our boundaries, time, and venues, it will still act as a separate event. Hobie BOS event rules apply.
To register for the Hobie BOS Satellite event, visit https://ianglertournament.com/node/3335.
Tournament tokens and liability waivers for the Satellite Event will be available at Sun Valley Sports, our tournament headquarters, on the Friday before the event up until 8:00 PM. Event codes will be released by Hobie BOS directors that evening. (NOTE: The event workflow for Indiana Kayak Anglers 2019 season will remain unchanged.)
Tournament Workflow
As mentioned, you will have the opportunity to fish IKA Event #4, the Hobie BOS Satellite Event, or BOTH on August 24 on the White River. Here’s a quick chart of how each event will run in parallel:
| Indiana Kayak Anglers | Hobie BOS Satellite | |
| Registration | TourneyX | iAngler |
| Rules | IKA rules | Hobie BOS Satellite – Click Rules and Regulations |
| Tokens | Print your own | Will be distributed at Sun Valley Sports Friday August 23 (10 AM – 8 PM) |
| Waivers | IKA Online Waiver | Will be collected at Sun Valley Sports Friday August 23 (10 AM – 8 PM) |
| Event Codes | Published online Friday night | Published online Friday night |
| Captain’s Meeting | Facebook Live Thursday night at 7 PM (Indiana Kayak Anglers page) | Facebook Live Thursday night at 7 PM (Indiana Kayak Anglers page) |
| Tournament Times | See above | See above |
| Tournament Boundaries | See above | See above |
| Software/Submissions | TourneyX | iAngler |
| Tournament HQ/Awards | Sun Valley Sports | Sun Valley Sports |
River Flow and Height Data
Anderson
Near Strawtown
Noblesville
146th Street
Nora
Ravenswood
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple below dam
Museum of Art
Lodging Options
Here are some of the available lodging options for the event.
Hotels
| Name | Address | Phone Number |
| Quality Inn Noblesville-Indianapolis | 17070 Dragonfly Drive | (317) 565-4320 |
| Noblesville, IN 46060 | ||
| Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis-Fishers | 11575 Commercial Drive | (317) 913-0300 |
| Fishers, IN 46038 | ||
| Baymont by Wyndham Noblesville | 16025 Prosperity Drive | (317) 770-6772 |
| Noblesville, IN 46060 | ||
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Indianapolis | 10495 Crosspoint Blvd. | (317) 570-2111 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46256 | ||
| Extended Stay America Indianapolis-North | 9750 Lakeshore Drive East | (317) 843-1181 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46280 | ||
| Extended Stay America Indianapolis-Casleton | 7940 Shadeland Ave | (317) 596-1288 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46250 | ||
| Red Roof Inn Indianapolis – Castleton | 8110 Shadeland Ave | (317) 712-3104 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46250 | ||
| Suburban Extended Stay Northeast | 8055 Bash Street | (317) 598-1914 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46250 | ||
| Days Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis Off I-69 | 8300 Craig Street | (317) 537-9735 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46250 |
Campgrounds
| Name | Address | Phone Number |
| White River Campground | 11299 E 234th Street | (317) 770-4430 |
| Cicero, IN 46034 | ||
| River Bend Campground | 21695 IN-37 | |
| Noblesville, IN 46060 | (317) 773-3333 | |
| Sleepybear Campground | 13231 E 146th Street | (317) 691-2339 |
| Noblesville, IN 46060 | ||
| Pine Lake Fishing and Camping Resort | 5435 W. SR 38 | (765) 778-3474 |
| Pendleton, IN 46064 |
