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Mano Point Fishing Area
Mano Point is a fishing access point on the Ohio River. This faciclity offers restrooms, parking, bank fishing, a picnic table and interpretive sign, as well as a ramp to launch boats on the Ohio River.
Mano Point is named for an artifact found when the site was being built in the 1960s. A mano is a grinding stone used along with a larger stone called a metate to grind flour. Based on the number of artifacts collected here in the 1960s, we believe this was once the site of a Native American village which stood here on the banks of the Ohio River from the Early Archaic Period (7500-6900 BC) to the Late Archaic Period (4000-1000 BC). 
There is an interpretive sign to tell the story of the early residents. Prehistoric sites and artifacts are protected by Federal law.
At a Glance
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| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Light |
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| Closest Towns: | Derby, IN |
| Operated By: | USFS, Tell City Ranger District, 248 15th Street, Tell City, IN 47586; Phone: 812-547-7051 |
General Information
Directions: Mano Point is located just north of the town of Derby on State Route 66. GPS Coordinates: Lat - 37o 54' 54.5" N Long - 86o 40' 18.4" WActivities
River and Stream Fishing
Mano Point is an access point for anglers on the Ohio River. It is located at the confluence of Oil Creek. Anglers can fish for a variety of fish on the banks from this site.
| Fish Species | Channel cat, bass, pan fish, carp, etc |
| Fishing Mode | bank or boat |
| Cleaning Station | none |
| Water Temperature | Varies by season |
| Accessible Platform | none |
| Fishing Method | fishing pole with lures or bait |
| Water/Flow Level | Fluctuates |
Interpretive Areas
An interpretive sign at Mano Point explains how this area was once the site of a prehistoric village. A mano is a tool used by prehistoric people to grind grain into flour. The sign explains how early people once settled along waterways such as the Ohio River and built villages.
Location
