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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Shafer
White County, Indiana · 1,290 acres (2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Shafer
Lake Shafer spreads over 1,290 acres in White County, Indiana. It was made by Norway Dam on the Tippecanoe River. Lake Shafer, built in 1922-1923 on the Tippecanoe River, is the other of the two Monticello 'Twin Lakes' and is home to the Indiana Beach amusement park.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 650 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 30 ft, with an average depth near 10 ft. Monticello lies about 2.4 miles to the south. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 26 miles south.
- Size
- 1,290 acres (2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 30 ft (average 10 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 650 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Norway Dam, Tippecanoe River
- County
- White County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:32 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Shafer
- Monticelloabout 2.4 mi south
- Mononabout 3.5 mi northwest
- Brookstonabout 13 mi south
- Georgetownabout 14 mi east
- Lafayettenearest city, about 26 mi south
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Questions about Lake Shafer
What fish are in Lake Shafer?
Lakes like Lake Shafer usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Shafer?
About 30 ft at the deepest point, about 10 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Shafer?
1,290 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Shafer?
Monticello is about 2.4 miles south; Monon is about 3.5 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Shafer?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Shafer on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
