Indiana Lake
Indiana Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 15.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 143.04 acres.
- Clarity
- 15.3 ft
- Max depth
- 31 ft
- Area
- 143 acres
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- No
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Why Indiana Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Indiana Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Indiana Lake is a 143-acre lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 31 feet. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including bluegill, largemouth bass, and northern pike. No public access — the lake is private or restricted.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-06-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Indiana Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 15.3 ft down. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 27% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Indiana Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2019-08-06 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 10.00 | 1.37 lb |
| Smallmouth Bass | 2.75 | 1.53 lb |
| Northern Pike | 1.75 | 5.44 lb |
| Bluegill | 1.25 | 0.06 lb |
| Rock Bass | 0.50 | 0.17 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 0.50 | 0.13 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Bluegill
From the 2019-08-06 survey
Indiana Lake is located approximately 14 miles NE of Ely within the BWCAW. Because of its proximity to Basswood Lake and nearby entry points, Indiana is a popular lake with wilderness enthusiasts. Indiana Lake also has a reputation for quality bass fishing with some larger pike as an additional component. There are…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Indiana Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — IndianaFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.204 m/yr | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Indiana Lake
What is the water quality grade for Indiana Lake?
- Indiana Lake in Lake County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 15.3 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 143.04 acres.
Is Indiana Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Indiana Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Indiana Lake?
- Indiana Lake has a maximum depth of 31 feet. The lake covers 143.04 acres.
What fish are in Indiana Lake?
- Fish species found in Indiana Lake include bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, white sucker, yellow perch. Indiana Lake is located in Lake County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 5 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA10 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
Monitoring station identifiers (5)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder