Walleye Lakes in Indiana
Found in 5 Indiana lakes · 699 in Wisconsin · 97 in North Dakota · 44 in Michigan · 19 in New York
Walleye is a primary Indiana sport-fishing target. 864 lakes have an official record of the species — the actual population almost certainly extends further, since not every lake gets a full DNR fishery survey every year. With 699 lakes in Wisconsin, 97 in North Dakota, 44 in Michigan, 19 in New York, and 5 in Indiana carrying a documented record, Walleye is one of the more accessible targets in the dataset.
Game-fish presence on a Indiana lake also signals enough water-quality stability to support the prey species the game fish depend on — perch, alewife, ciscoes — which themselves require reasonably oxygenated, clear water. On the LakeGrade rubric, the cleanest Walleye lakes tend to also be the highest-graded — the same water-clarity and nutrient conditions that support the species also produce the higher grades.
Walleye Lakes Map
Every Indiana lake with documented walleye, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Walleye Lakes in Indiana
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Lake | Marshall | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 2 | Lake Wawasee | Kosciusko | D | 5.9 ft | - |
| 3 | Monroe Lake | Monroe | D | 5.7 ft | - |
| 4 | Winona Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - |
| 5 | Pike Lake | Kosciusko | F | 1.9 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indiana lakes have walleye?
Walleye are found in 5 lakes in Indiana. The average water quality grade of these lakes is D (Poor).
What are the best walleye lakes in Indiana?
The best walleye lakes in Indiana by water quality are Lost Lake, Lake Wawasee, Monroe Lake, Winona Lake, Pike Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.