Largemouth bass Lakes in Indiana
Found in 11 Indiana lakes · 172 in Michigan
Largemouth bass is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 172 lakes carry documentation. Largemouth bass is moderately distributed — 172 lakes in Michigan. Some counties have it, others do not, so checking the per-lake pages matters.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Largemouth bass lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Largemouth bass documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Largemouth bass Lakes Map
Every Indiana lake with documented largemouth bass, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Largemouth bass Lakes in Indiana
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake George | Steuben | B | 14.5 ft | - |
| 2 | Dewart Lake | Kosciusko | B | 10.2 ft | - |
| 3 | Syracuse Lake | Kosciusko | C | 8.8 ft | - |
| 4 | Lost Lake | Marshall | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 5 | Koontz Lake | Starke | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 6 | Lake Wawasee | Kosciusko | D | 5.9 ft | - |
| 7 | Monroe Lake | Monroe | D | 5.7 ft | - |
| 8 | Winona Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - |
| 9 | Pike Lake | Kosciusko | F | 1.9 ft | - |
| 10 | Beaver Dam Lake | Kosciusko | F | 3.1 ft | - |
| 11 | Lake Lemon | Monroe | F | 2.1 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indiana lakes have largemouth bass?
Largemouth bass are found in 11 lakes in Indiana. The average water quality grade of these lakes is D (Poor).
What are the best largemouth bass lakes in Indiana?
The best largemouth bass lakes in Indiana by water quality are Lake George, Dewart Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lost Lake, Koontz Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.