Golden Lake
Steuben County, Indiana152 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Golden Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 28 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Golden Lake in Steuben County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 67.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 27.9 ft. Surface area: 152 acres.
Golden Lake is a 152-acre lake in Steuben County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 28 feet (15-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2023-06-27. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Golden Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
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 Golden 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 Golden Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Golden 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 67.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 27.2 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 | 67.3µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 27.2µg/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
Max depth
27.9 ft
Average depth
15.1 ft
Surface area
152 acres
Shoreline
4.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife AreaPublic
- 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 Golden Lake
Where is Golden Lake?
- Golden Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Golden Lake?
- Golden Lake in Steuben County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 67.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 27.9 ft. Surface area: 152 acres.
Is Golden Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Golden Lake?
- Golden Lake has a maximum depth of 27.9 feet and an average depth of 15.1 feet. The lake covers 152 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Golden Lake?
- Golden Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area, Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Golden Lake?
- Golden Lake has 2 documented boat landings 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 Golden 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