The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hamilton Lake
Steuben County, Indiana · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
50°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Hamilton Lake
In Steuben County, Indiana, Hamilton Lake covers about 740 acres; it is a natural lake. Hamilton Lake in Steuben County is the namesake lake the town of Hamilton was built around, and it featured in Edward Eager's children's book 'Magic by the Lake'.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 7.5 miles of shoreline. At about 900 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Hamilton is on the shore. The closest city is Fort Wayne, about 30 miles away.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Steuben County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Indiana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:26 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hamilton Lake
- Hamiltonon the shore
- Angolaabout 6.4 mi northwest
- Butlerabout 7.5 mi south
- Waterlooabout 8.8 mi southwest
- Fort Waynenearest city, about 30 mi south
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Questions about Hamilton Lake
What fish are in Hamilton Lake?
Lakes like Hamilton Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hamilton Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Hamilton Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hamilton Lake?
Hamilton is on the shore; Angola is about 6.4 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Hamilton Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hamilton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
