12-Digit Watershed Map
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Pike Lake
Warsaw, IN
Lake Facts
Overview Information
Lake Size
228 Acres
Max Depth
35 Feet
Average Depth
14 Feet
Watershed Size
23405 Acres
Inlets
Beyer Ditch from the southeast and Deeds Creek from the north
Outlets
Flows to Little Pike Lake
Access
Public: from SR 15 in Warsaw go E on Arthur St. Boat ramp and shoreline fishing at end of Arthur
Recreation
Fish, Boat , Swimming – Public beach next to boat ramp
Lake Bottom
Clay, Marl, Muck
Best Fishing
Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Longear Sunfish, Yellow Perch
Lakefront/ Channelfront Total Gross Assessed Value
$38,519,100
Fish Consumption Advisory
Largemouth Bass 11-13″: Grp.3, 13+” – Grp. 4
Walleye 14+”:Grp. 3
Data and research
Pike Lake
Maps
Original Research from the Lilly Center
2015 Beneath the Surface
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
This is the original Beneath the Surface report, published in 2015. Learn about your lake’s health and compare it to other lakes in the county.
Comparative Water Quality Study
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
In 2007, the Lilly Center published this baseline study which compares 30 lakes throughout Kosciusko County.
2013 Identifying causes of high E. coli concentrations at public beaches on Pike and Center lakes in Kosciusko County, Ind.
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
The Lilly Center’s recommendations based on this study were implemented by the City of Warsaw. They resulted in a significant decrease in E.coli levels in Center Lake.
2009 Historical Literature Review
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
This document provides a list of trusted, historical resources. It mentions this lake.
2013 Lake Economic Impact Study: Property Value Report
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
When combined with additional property taxes generated due to lake presence, the total economic impact of Kosciusko County lakes is more than $313,383,000 annually.
2014 Blue-Green Algae Study Final Report & Appendix
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
This paper synthesizes three years of blue-green algae research (2010-13) conducted by the Lilly Center. We have continued to study the algae and its toxin in-depth.
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