Water

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Water

Lake Pokegama is a beautiful 5,000-acre lake that offers natural access to the Mississippi River. The sandy shore and gently sloping beach offer great access to everything the waterfront offers!

Swimming

With an emphasis on safety, certified Water Safety Instructors teach Red Cross courses from Beginners to Advanced Swimmer. There are also several supervised free swims everyday.

Sailing

Certified U.S. Sailing Instructors utilize the fleet of J-Boats, E-scows, 420s, Day Sailors and Barnett 1400s to develop proficiency from beginner to expert.

Canoeing

Fundamental canoeing skills are imparted to give campers the confidence to enjoy varied outings from day trips to week-long adventures. Sequential course work allows campers to advance skills in all waterfront areas.

Fishing

Perch and panfish are plentiful right from Mishawaka’s docks. Mishawaka also has a 21-foot pontoon boat for fishing the secluded coves of Lake Pokegama where northern pike, bass and walleye hang out.

Waterskiing and tubing

Mishawaka maintains two ski boats and a 40-HP boat for tubing. Waterskiing and tubing are favorite activities for many campers. Instruction is available to the beginner and advanced skier.

Kayaking

Mishawaka has 18 kayaks for paddling the bay or day trips on the lake!

The Lake also affords many more activities