# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Griffy Lake Boathouse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Saturday, May 16: The Boathouse is closed due to lightning and a flood warning. If we can open in the afternoon we will update this post. 

Boathouse Hours

May-August: Daily, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
September: Daily, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
October: Saturday and Sunday only, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
November-March: Closed

Boating at Griffy Lake
Private Watercraft Launching
Griffy Lake is owned and managed by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. It is not a Department of Natural Resources facility, and a DNR non-motorized watercraft permit is not valid for the use of privately owned watercraft.
All privately owned watercraft, including jon boats, fishing boats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, motorboats, fishing kayaks, inflatables, etc. must have a permit to launch at Griffy Lake.

Launch permit holders are required to present a state- or university-issued photo ID when launching a personal watercraft at Griffy Lake. Contact information will be stored electronically for up to 30 days for safety and operational purposes, then securely deleted.

Watercraft launch permits are available for purchase with cash or credit/debit card at the Griffy Lake boathouse.
Shoreline launching of watercraft of any kind is NOT permitted. All watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, must be launched from the ramp located at the boathouse.

Launch Fees
Motorized watercraft (limited to the use of electric trolling motors only): $10/day or $125/year
Non-motorized watercraft, including but not limited to canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards: $10/day or $100/year
Additional launch permits for the same household: $30 each
If annual launch permits remain available after Labor Day, permits will be sold at a discounted rate of $40 per permit

Watercraft Rentals
Don't have your own kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard? Rent one of ours! Walk-up rentals are accepted when watercraft are available. Canoe, kayak and/or paddleboard rental is $12/hour. There is a two-hour rental limit on holidays and weekends. A 10-rental pass, good for 10 hours of watercraft rentals are $100 each. Renters are required to present a state- or university-issued photo ID when renting a watercraft at Griffy Lake. Contact information will be stored electronically for up to 30 days for safety and operational purposes, then securely deleted. Griffy Lake accepts cash and credit/debit cards (MasterCard, Visa and Discover only) for boat rentals, and for the purchase of 10-Rental passes and private watercraft launch fees. 
A minimum $20 late fee applies to all rented watercraft returned after closing. An additional $20 will be added for every 30 minutes the boat remains out past closing time. A minimum $50 replacement fee is charged for lost, stolen, or damaged rental items.

Watercraft Rental Reservations
Make watercraft rental reservations by phone at 812-349-3732 during business hours.
Reservation requests sent to griffy.boathouse@bloomington.in.gov must include the date and time of the rental, quantity and type of the watercraft you would like to rent, a phone number, how many children and how many adults will be using the watercraft, and if the rental is for 1 or 2 hours. Requests made through email may take 48 hours to confirm.

Other Information
A valid Indiana fishing license is required to fish at Griffy Lake. The Griffy Lake boathouse does not sell fishing licenses.
Largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish are stocked at Griffy Lake.

All Department of Natural Resources rules and regulations regarding the taking of fish, including size limits and daily bag limits, are in effect at Griffy Lake.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/griffy-lake-boathouse/200030238637518
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
- **lat**: 39.198275680789
- **long**: -86.512464863672
- **full address**: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N Headley Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408-1201, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Griffy Lake Boathouse being held?
  - **A:** Griffy Lake Boathouse takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N Headley Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408-1201, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Griffy Lake Boathouse?
  - **A:** Griffy Lake Boathouse is organized by City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Griffy Lake Boathouse is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Griffy Lake Boathouse sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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