12-Digit Watershed Map
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
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
Original Research from the Lilly Center
2021 Beneath the Surface
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Beneath the Surface will equip you with information that will give your family, organization or agency the ability to care for Winona Lake. In 2021, we discovered that Winona’s deepest point was the only site, among all 14 lakes that we sample, in which no microcystin was detected all summer!
2021 Your Lake, Your Story
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Your Lake, Your Story tells the story of seven lakes (including Winona Lake) from the perspective of 15 families that are much like yours. After reading these books, you’ll know fascinating trivia and have home-grown recipes. Woven throughout, you’ll find original Lilly Center research about the lakes’ health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2009 Historical Literature Review
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
This document provides a list of trusted, historical resources. It mentions this lake.
2007 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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Additional studies and fact sheets are just one click away. Learn about boating, zebra mussels, blue-green algae and more!