Tippecanoe Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Indiana DNR, last sampled 2021-08-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Tippecanoe Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Source: USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database. Hover a chip to see scientific name, ecological context, status, and first-observed year.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.117 m/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.32 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 19 lakes in Kosciusko County
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Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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EPA Impairment Status
Tippecanoe Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit INB06P1002_00 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Tippecanoe Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Lake Tippecanoe Dredging Dewatering BasinsLeesburg · 0.8 mi away · NPDES INR10L216
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-08-11
Monitoring stations: 1