Kuhn Lake
Kosciusko County, Indiana140 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Kuhn Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 27 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Kuhn Lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 53.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 26.9 ft. Surface area: 140 acres.
Kuhn Lake is a 140-acre lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 27 feet (9-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2023-07-10. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Kuhn 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 Kuhn 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 Kuhn Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Kuhn 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 53.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 1.3 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 | 53.7µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 1.3µg/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
26.9 ft
Average depth
8.9 ft
Surface area
140 acres
Shoreline
6.6 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Tri-County 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 Kuhn Lake
Where is Kuhn Lake?
- Kuhn Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Kuhn Lake?
- Kuhn Lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 53.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 26.9 ft. Surface area: 140 acres.
Is Kuhn Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Kuhn Lake?
- Kuhn Lake has a maximum depth of 26.9 feet and an average depth of 8.9 feet. The lake covers 140 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Kuhn Lake?
- Kuhn Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Kuhn Lake?
- Kuhn 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 Kuhn 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