The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Wawasee
Kosciusko County, Indiana · 3,000 acres (4.7 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Wawasee
Lake Wawasee is a natural lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana, covering 3,000 acres. Lake Wawasee is the largest natural lake wholly contained within Indiana, a spring-fed glacial lake known for unusually clear water.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.6 miles. At about 860 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 77 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 22 ft. The nearest town, Syracuse, is about 1.5 miles northwest. The closest city is Elkhart, about 22 miles away.
- Size
- 3,000 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 77 ft (average 22 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 14.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 860 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Kosciusko County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Indiana, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 7:29 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Wawasee
- Syracuseabout 1.5 mi northwest
- North Websterabout 3.6 mi south
- Milfordabout 5.3 mi west
- Ligonierabout 6.2 mi northeast
- Elkhartnearest city, about 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Wawasee
What fish are in Lake Wawasee?
Lakes like Lake Wawasee 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 Wawasee?
About 77 ft at the deepest point, about 22 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Wawasee?
3,000 acres, with about 14.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Wawasee?
Syracuse is about 1.5 miles northwest; North Webster is about 3.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Wawasee today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Wawasee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
