Winona Lake

Winona Lake, IN
Lake Facts

Overview Information

Lake Size

571 Acres

Max Depth

79 Feet

Average Depth

30 Feet

Watershed Size

18730 Acres

Inlets

Wyland Ditch, Keefer-Evans Ditch, Peterson Ditch

Outlets

Eagle Creek

Access

Public; Hillside Dr.

Recreation

Boat, Fish, Ski, Swimming at public beach on Park Ave

Lake Bottom

Sand, Gravel, Muck, Marl

Best Fishing

Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Longear Sunfish, White Bass, Yellow Perch

Lakefront/ Channelfront Total Gross Assessed Value

$145,598,900

Fish Consumption Advisory

Bluegill up to 8″: Group 1
Carp 24-26″ – Grp.3, 26+”: Group 4
Largemouth Bass 12+”: Group 3
Walleye 24+”:Group 3
White Bass 15-16″: Group 3 / 16+”: Group 4
White Sucker 19+”: Group 3
Yellow Perch up to 8″: Group 1

Data and research

Winona Lake

Maps

12-Digit Watershed Map

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

See the boundaries of Winona Lake’s watershed.

Watershed map

Aerial Map

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

See Winona Lake’s bathymetric map.

Aerial Map

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.

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2017 Your Lake, Your Story

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Your Lake, Your Story combines scientific data with personal anecdotes to tell the story of your lake.

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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.

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2009 Historical Literature Review

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

This document provides a list of trusted, historical resources. It mentions this lake.

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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.

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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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