Bischoff Reservoir
Ripley County, Indiana192 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Bischoff Reservoir. Here is what has been measured.
- Public access
- Limited data
Bischoff Reservoir in Ripley County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 423 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 63.4 µg/L. Surface area: 192 acres.
Bischoff Reservoir is a 192-acre lake in Ripley 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 2022-07-21. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Bischoff Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Bischoff Reservoir 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 Bischoff Reservoir
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Bischoff Reservoir, 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 423 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 63.4 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 | 423µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 63.4µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Surface area
192 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
No bathymetric survey has been published for Bischoff Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Bischoff ReservoirPublic
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 Bischoff Reservoir
Where is Bischoff Reservoir?
- Bischoff Reservoir is a lake in Ripley County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Bischoff Reservoir?
- Bischoff Reservoir in Ripley County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 423 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 63.4 µg/L. Surface area: 192 acres.
Is Bischoff Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Bischoff Reservoir?
- Bischoff Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bischoff Reservoir. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Bischoff Reservoir?
- Bischoff Reservoir 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 Bischoff Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory