Review of Simonton Lake Sportsmen's Club

Elkhart is more than just RVs


Simonton Lake Sportsmen's Club is located in the heart of the RV industry but it has little to do with this recreational manufacturing. Instead, it is owned and operated by a non-profit group that is responsible with restocking Simonton Lake with fish.


It is a sportsman club that works with a variety of charities and it is always looking for new members. The purpose behind this club is very altruistic and generous towards the Olso food pantry.


It is one of those clubs where just about anyone who is interested in helping others can join. It does not seem to be reserved for the rich or a restrictive club.


Membership Fee


To maintain its responsibilities, the club does charge a minimal membership fee. The fee at this time is relatively inexpensive at $25 and you send it in after someone from the club contacts you.


To let them know you are interested in joining, you have to fill out a simple form on their About page and wait to be contacted. Once you join, you can keep track of the events sponsored by the club on their website under the navigational link labeled events.


Or you can read their newsletter using the same navigational bar. The drawback is the newsletter does not seem to be published that often with the latest one dated February 2019


Activities at the club


There are a wide variety of activities that should interest just about everyone in your family. The Club sponsors some kid’s fishing competitions as well as golf tournaments for older members of the family.


Other events have included a casino night, turkey shoot, fireworks, poker nights, and much more. There seems to be a Christmas party held in December.


Once you are a member you should be able to find activities and events that interest you. One special event is the night they hold a fall ball that includes collecting money and food items for the local food bank.


The drawback to the club


The purpose behind the club is very admirable. Plus, the membership fee is affordable. However, these two things do not overcome the problem of old news. The website needs updating and the content needs to be more current.


Unless this information changes after you become a member, the lack of current information may not impress people and cause them not to join. The activities are varied but some people may not like the idea of casino nights or poker playoffs.


The location of the club


The Simonton Lake Sportsman Club is easy to find and it is located just beyond the eastern shore of the lake as well as on the eastern side of County Road 11.


When you visit, you can always take a day trip to Michigan as the Club is not far from the Indiana/Michigan border. State Line Road to the north and County Road 4 to the south are your main access roads.


This is a club worth considering to join.