Best Lakes Near Fort Wayne, IN
15 lakes within 50 miles of Fort Wayne ranked by water quality grade.
A moderate cluster of 15 graded lakes lies within reach of Fort Wayne, averaging a grade of D. Oswego Lake (B) is the cleanest of the set.
The lakes below are sorted by composite LakeGrade rubric score. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego Lake | 37.7 mi | Kosciusko | B | - | 0 |
| Dewart Lake | 38.6 mi | Kosciusko | B | - | 0 |
| Lake George | 47.4 mi | Steuben | B | - | 0 |
| Big Chapman Lake | 36.4 mi | Kosciusko | C | - | 0 |
| Tippecanoe Lake | 36.7 mi | Kosciusko | C | - | 0 |
| Center Lake | 39.1 mi | Kosciusko | C | - | 0 |
| Syracuse Lake | 39.3 mi | Kosciusko | C | - | 0 |
| Webster Lake | 32.9 mi | Kosciusko | D | - | 0 |
| James Lake | 34.7 mi | Kosciusko | D | - | 0 |
| Lake Wawasee | 36.9 mi | Kosciusko | D | - | 0 |
| Big Barbee Lake | 32.6 mi | Kosciusko | F | - | 0 |
| Winona Lake | 37.3 mi | Kosciusko | F | - | 0 |
| Pike Lake | 38.5 mi | Kosciusko | F | - | 0 |
| Yellow Creek Lake | 42.4 mi | Kosciusko | F | - | 0 |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 43.6 mi | Kosciusko | F | - | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Fort Wayne?
There are 15 graded lakes within 50 miles of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 0 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Fort Wayne for fishing?
0 lakes near Fort Wayne have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 0 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.