Appleman Lake
LaGrange County, Indiana83 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Appleman Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Appleman Lake in LaGrange County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L. Surface area: 83 acres.
Appleman Lake is a 83-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2024-07-01. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Appleman Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Appleman Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Appleman Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Appleman Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 7.7 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 27µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 7.7µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
Surface area
83 acres
Shoreline
1.5 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
No bathymetric survey has been published for Appleman Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife AreaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Appleman Lake
Where is Appleman Lake?
- Appleman Lake is a lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Appleman Lake?
- Appleman Lake in LaGrange County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L. Surface area: 83 acres.
Is Appleman Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Appleman Lake?
- Appleman Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Appleman Lake?
- Appleman Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Indiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Appleman Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory