2023 Beneath the Surface
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Waubee Lake
Van Buren Township, IN
Lake Facts
Overview Information
Lake Size
187 Acres
Max Depth
51 Feet
Watershed Size
9370 Acres
Inlets
Hammond Ditch from the southeast (from Dewart Lake) and unnamed flow from the southwest
Outlets
Hoopengarner Ditch to the north
Access
Public; In Waubee Park on Camp Mack Road; $5 entrance fee
Recreation
Boat, Fish, Swimming at public beach in Waubee Park
Lake Bottom
Clay, Marl, Muck, Sand
Best Fishing
Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike
Assessed Value
$26,913,000
Fish Consumption Advisory
Sensitive Population Advisory:
Bluegill and Largemouth Bass
All Sizes: One meal per week
Bowfin
All Sizes: One meal per month
Bullhead Species and White Sucker
All Sizes: Unrestricted consumption
General Population Advisory:
Bluegill
All Sizes: Unrestricted consumption
For the most up to date information, see the Indiana Department of Health’s website HERE.
Data and research
Waubee Lake
Original Research from the Lilly Center
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