Little Cedar Lake
Whitley County, Indiana47 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Little Cedar Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 35 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Little Cedar Lake in Whitley County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35.1 ft. Surface area: 47 acres.
Little Cedar Lake is a 47-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Whitley County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 35 feet (20-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 2024-07-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Little Cedar Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water35.1 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
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. Little Cedar Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Little Cedar 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 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 17 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 | 39µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 17µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
Max depth
35.1 ft
Average depth
20 ft
Surface area
47 acres
Shoreline
1.7 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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EPA Impairment Status
Little Cedar Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit INB04P1033_00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Little Cedar Lake
Where is Little Cedar Lake?
- Little Cedar Lake is a lake in Whitley County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Little Cedar Lake?
- Little Cedar Lake in Whitley County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35.1 ft. Surface area: 47 acres.
Is Little Cedar Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Little Cedar Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Little Cedar Lake?
- Little Cedar Lake has a maximum depth of 35.1 feet and an average depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 47 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Little Cedar Lake?
- Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar Lake?
- Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory