Shriner Lake
Whitley County, Indiana126 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Shriner Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Impaired biota (cause unknown)
- 74 ft max depth
- Public access
Shriner Lake in Whitley County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 74.1 ft. Surface area: 126 acres.
Shriner Lake is a 126-acre mesotrophic lake in Whitley County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 74 feet (5-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 Shriner Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water74.1 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyModerate algae
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. Shriner Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for impaired biota (cause unknown). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Shriner 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 Shriner Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Shriner 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 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.5 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 | 27µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 3.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Max depth
74.1 ft
Average depth
4.9 ft
Surface area
126 acres
Shoreline
3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Shriner LakePublic
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
Shriner 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: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit INB04P1035_00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Shriner Lake
Where is Shriner Lake?
- Shriner 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 Shriner Lake?
- Shriner Lake in Whitley County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 74.1 ft. Surface area: 126 acres.
Is Shriner Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Shriner Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for impaired biota (cause unknown). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Shriner Lake?
- Shriner Lake has a maximum depth of 74.1 feet and an average depth of 4.9 feet. The lake covers 126 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Shriner Lake?
- Shriner Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Shriner Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Shriner Lake?
- Shriner 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 Shriner 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