Redear Lakes in Indiana
Found in 13 Indiana lakes
Redear is panfish — the family of smaller, abundant species that anchor kid-friendly fishing and ice-fishing in Indiana. Documented in 13 lakes across our dataset. Redear is narrowly distributed — only 13 lakes in Indiana have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Panfish species like Redear tolerate a wide range of water quality, so their presence in a lake says less about the lake than the absence of a game-fish would. Cross-reference the Redear lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Redear documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Redear Lakes Map
Every Indiana lake with documented redear, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Redear 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 | Big Chapman Lake | Kosciusko | C | 6.9 ft | - |
| 4 | Syracuse Lake | Kosciusko | C | 8.8 ft | - |
| 5 | Lost Lake | Marshall | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 6 | Koontz Lake | Starke | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 7 | Lake Wawasee | Kosciusko | D | 5.9 ft | - |
| 8 | Monroe Lake | Monroe | D | 5.7 ft | - |
| 9 | Winona Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - |
| 10 | Yellow Creek Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - |
| 11 | Pike Lake | Kosciusko | F | 1.9 ft | - |
| 12 | Beaver Dam Lake | Kosciusko | F | 3.1 ft | - |
| 13 | Big Barbee Lake | Kosciusko | F | 3.1 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indiana lakes have redear?
Redear are found in 13 lakes in Indiana. The average water quality grade of these lakes is D (Poor).
What are the best redear lakes in Indiana?
The best redear lakes in Indiana by water quality are Lake George, Dewart Lake, Big Chapman Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lost Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.