Underwater cameras: This spring I plan to take a course called " Indiana River Watch ". Volunteers test our waterways for fishing and other aquatic recreation. We are issued water test...

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

This spring I plan to take a course called " Indiana River Watch ". Volunteers test our waterways for fishing and other aquatic recreation. We are issued water test kits and taught how to use them and make reports to the Indiana DNR.
Many of our Lafayette city parks have excellent fishing in its ponds. But don't allow aquatic vessels.
I've been granted permission by the Lafayette Indiana Parks And Recreation Department to conduct research only using non-motorized boats.
I would also like to include underwater ffilm footage of underwater structures and fish populations and species.
To do so I will need a underwater filming camera that can film in murky waterways. Still pictures are also acceptable.
Have any stagers had experience with underwater cameras and/or filming , and is so what equipment do you recommend?
I have a limited budget and can't spend thousands of dollars.
Commander Bell out

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Commander Bell wrote:

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I have a underwater mask camera that works great but is not made any more. Google underwater mask camera. There are a lot out there.

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

Gordon wrote:

I have a underwater mask camera that works great but is not made any more. Google underwater mask camera. There are a lot out there.

I'll have to check if it would be allowed to actually enter the water, without accidentally falling in.
I would highly doubt that they will allow it. Even with a canoe of kayak it must be displayed research vessel

Jeremy Loc: America

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Awesome. Hey CB I have an Uncle moving to Indiana. I may end up helping them by driving big truck etc. it would be cool to meet you.

Gordon is spot on as always.

There is fishing cameras.. corded or cordless. If I had one I would mail it to you. I think a few hundred bucks will get it.

Good luck. Let me know how you’re doing on it all.

Jeremy Loc: America

If you’re filming under water it’s going to have to go in the water. The fishing type go on a fishing line. Or downrigger

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

Jeremy wrote:

If you’re filming under water it’s going to have to go in the water. The fishing type go on a fishing line. Or downrigger

Yes underwater that attaches to the hull. I may also invest in the type that attaches to a rod. I saw some while conducting research. They look pretty cool.
Commander Bell out

Ira Jones Loc: UpState NY

I have a Go Pro Camera with a waterproof case and a custom pole which attaches. You can also be creative to figure out ways to get it to where you want. Personally I feel its more for fun than actually using it to find fish.

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

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They sell an underwater housing for phones now for under $100 on Amazon (also much more expensive ones). Your phone (most relatively newer ones) do low light conditions. You’d have to start the video up top and figure out a harness to drop it down, might be a bit of trial and error but possibly get the job done. Drop it to depth and spin the cord…..battery will run out fairly quick but a portable backup charger could keep you charged up. I used one several years ago when I dove the Blue Hole in Belize, 145’ max depth. No problems and it records sound as well. The other option might be an old go pro camera.

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

Ira Jones wrote:

I have a Go Pro Camera with a waterproof case and a custom pole which attaches. You can also be creative to figure out ways to get it to where you want. Personally I feel its more for fun than actually using it to find fish.

Thank you. I looked it up. Looks like a very good option at a good price.
I'll make a trip to the Bass Pro shop in Northern Indiana to check it out. While I'm there I can visit my brother. He lives nearby.
Commander Bell out

Lazy Loc: ASHLAND, WI

Check with the Wisconsin and Minnesota DNRs, they use them to check holes under ice fish houses to catch poachers dumping fish remains after fileting and cooking them to keep more then their limit. Think of that next time you see a ice fish house going down the hwy.

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

Lazy wrote:

Check with the Wisconsin and Minnesota DNRs, they use them to check holes under ice fish houses to catch poachers dumping fish remains after fileting and cooking them to keep more then their limit. Think of that next time you see a ice fish house going down the hwy.

I saw utube video, while checking out battery powered filit knives. The angular was fileting fish on his boat and throwing the waste in the water.
I always thought that was wrong and now from your post probably illegal. I'll Google that and see. Even if it isn't I won't throw my fish waste in the water.
Commander Bell out

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

Commander Bell wrote:

I saw utube video, while checking out battery powered filit knives. The angular was fileting fish on his boat and throwing the waste in the water.
I always thought that was wrong and now from your post probably illegal. I'll Google that and see. Even if it isn't I won't throw my fish waste in the water.
Commander Bell out

Just looked up Indiana fishing 🎣 laws. Throwing fish guts in state waterways is considered wanton waste and is therefore illegal.
Thanks again for your post 📯
Commander Bell out

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

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Check the you-tube channels that have underwater footage and they always have a list of their gear.

Commander Bell Loc: Lafayette Indiana

ranger632 wrote:

Check the you-tube channels that have underwater footage and they always have a list of their gear.

I will do that. How do you suggest the proper search heading? Perhaps Underwater cameras for fishing 🎣
Commander Bell out

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Commander Bell wrote:

I will do that. How do you suggest the proper search heading? Perhaps Underwater cameras for fishing 🎣
Commander Bell out

That should work but remember do it on You-tube not google, I just type in fish under water in you-tube and lots of videos came up