Northern Indiana Lake Country
Kettle-lake country left by the Saginaw lobe of the Wisconsin glaciation across Indiana's northeastern corner. Kosciusko County's Lake Wawasee is the largest natural lake wholly within Indiana and nearby Lake Tippecanoe its deepest, while Steuben County — home to Pokagon State Park on Lake James — bills itself as the land of 101 lakes. Boating, small-lake fishing, and cottage communities dominate the region.
| Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George | Steuben | NR | 14.5 ft | - | 0 |
| Dewart Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 10.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Winona Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 2.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Yellow Creek Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 2.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Wawasee | Kosciusko | NR | 5.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Pike Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 1.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Beaver Dam Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 3.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Webster Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 5.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Oswego Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 9.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Big Chapman Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 6.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Tippecanoe Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 8.5 ft | - | 0 |
| James Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 5.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Center Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 8.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Big Barbee Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 3.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Syracuse Lake | Kosciusko | NR | 8.8 ft | - | 0 |
Top-Rated Lakes in Northern Indiana Lake Country
Steuben County · Not rated · 14.5 ft clarity
Kosciusko County · Not rated · 10.2 ft clarity
Kosciusko County · Not rated · 2.8 ft clarity
Kosciusko County · Not rated · 2.8 ft clarity
Kosciusko County · Not rated · 5.9 ft clarity
Kosciusko County · Not rated · 1.9 ft clarity
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