2023 Beneath the Surface
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Palestine Lake
Palestine, IN
Lake Facts
Overview Information
Lake Size
290 Acres
Max Depth
27 Feet
Watershed Size
20815 Acres
Inlets
Trimble Creek (Cauffman Ditch) from SE, Sloan Adams Ditch from SW, Sarah Williamson Ditch from W, Robbins Ditch from NE
Outlets
Trimble Creek to the northwest
Access
Public: Off SR 25 in Palestine; Handicap accessible
Recreation
Boat, Fish
Lake Bottom
Clay, Gravel, Muck, Sand
Best Fishing
Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch
Assessed Value
$8,829,500
Fish Consumption Advisory
Sensitive Population Advisory:
Largemouth Bass and White Sucker
All Sizes: 1 meal per week
General Population Advisory:
Largemouth Bass and White Sucker
All Sizes: 1 meal per week
For the most up to date information, see the Indiana Department of Health’s website HERE.
Data and research
Palestine Lake
Original Research from the Lilly Center
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