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.
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| Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George | Steuben | B | 14.5 ft | - | 0 |
| Dewart Lake | Kosciusko | B | 10.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Oswego Lake | Kosciusko | B | 9.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Big Chapman Lake | Kosciusko | C | 6.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Tippecanoe Lake | Kosciusko | C | 8.5 ft | - | 0 |
| Center Lake | Kosciusko | C | 8.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Syracuse Lake | Kosciusko | C | 8.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Wawasee | Kosciusko | D | 5.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Webster Lake | Kosciusko | D | 5.6 ft | - | 0 |
| James Lake | Kosciusko | D | 5.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Winona Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Yellow Creek Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Pike Lake | Kosciusko | F | 1.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Beaver Dam Lake | Kosciusko | F | 3.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Big Barbee Lake | Kosciusko | F | 3.1 ft | - | 0 |
Top-Rated Lakes in Northern Indiana Lake Country
Lake George
Steuben County · Grade B · 14.5 ft clarity
Dewart Lake
Kosciusko County · Grade B · 10.2 ft clarity
Oswego Lake
Kosciusko County · Grade B · 9.9 ft clarity
Big Chapman Lake
Kosciusko County · Grade C · 6.9 ft clarity
Tippecanoe Lake
Kosciusko County · Grade C · 8.5 ft clarity
Center Lake
Kosciusko County · Grade C · 8.7 ft clarity
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.