You’ll find plenty to do at Purtis Creek State Park. You can boat, hike and bike, camp, geocache and picnic. Rent our picnic pavilion for your next gathering. Fish Our lake features catch-and-release largemouth bass, as well as catfish and crappie that you can take home. We have fishing piers, fish cleaning stations and boat ramps. Overnight fishing costs $2 per person (if you are not camping); the permit expires at 6 a.m. You do not need a fishing license to fish here. Take your family fishing! We lend rods, reels and tackle boxes for use in the park. Fishing and lake information for Purtis Creek State Park Lake Fishing Regulations for Purtis Creek State Park Lake Fishing Tip Sheet Water Safety Boats Bring your own boat. We allow 50 motorized boats on the lake at a time, with an “idle only” speed limit and a no-wake policy. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or rent one of our kayaks. Rentals, including paddles and lifejackets, are available at a self-service kiosk on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp Choose from 59 campsites with water and electricity, five walk-in tent sites, or 13 primitive hike-in sites. Hike and bike Tackle the 4.1-mile Wolfpen Hike and Bike Trail. The 1.7-mile Beaver Slide Nature Path takes you along the lakeshore. Or explore the short, easy Solar Trail along the dam. Shop The park store sells supplies, outdoor equipment, bait, gifts and ice.