Even in the winter, Lake Shelbyville is still active.  Events, outside initiatives, and other general activities are happening in and around the lake.  Albeit to a reduced extent, staff are on hand to assist visitors and keep them safe.  The latter point has become relevant as temperatures have fluctuated at this point in the season. 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – which oversees the lake – recommends that people not ice fish on Lake Shelbyville.  For those who do, the Corps’ Ashley Florey says slushy areas on the ice are more likely to collapse under one’s weight. 

Florey also urges those who go out onto the ice not to do so alone and to take equipment such as a rope and an ice pick.

Florey says a field day and the Dacey Trail Candlelight Walk highlight the schedule of forthcoming events. 

The visitor center is running on its winter hours; it’s open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More information on Lake Shelbyville is available at www.lakeshelbyville.com.

Ashley Florey appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.