How deep is Buck Lake?

Buck Lake reaches a maximum depth of 41 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 41 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Buck Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Buck Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 41 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Buck Lake depth map?

The contours come from the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation. Per Indiana DNR, the data are graphical representations for reference only, not a survey instrument.

Indiana lake depth maps

Buck Lake depth map

Buck Lake in Indiana reaches a depth of 41 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 41 depth bands across 138 contour lines. This free map of Buck Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Buck Lake depth chart: 41 depth bands to 41 ft

Data: Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry (credit: Indiana DNR), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation

Buck Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
2 ft	about 100%
3 ft	about 67%
40 ft	under 1%

Share of the surveyed surface area enclosed by each depth contour, computed from the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry data.

How to fish Buck Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 41 feet at its deepest, the fish-holding structure is the mid-depth contour: drop-offs, points and inside turns between the shallows and the basin. Use the 41 mapped depth bands to find where contour lines pinch together, which marks the sharpest breaks, and work those edges first, especially early season and again in the fall as fish follow bait between depths.

Ice fishing on Buck Lake

Buck Lake is a classic ice-fishing depth: enough water to hold fish all winter without the long freeze-up of a deep basin. Start on the deepest mapped hole at first light, then work the breaks where contour lines tighten. Mid-depth flats near the basin edge produce through midday. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

Buck Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Buck Lake?: Buck Lake reaches a maximum depth of 41 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 41 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Buck Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Buck Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 41 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Buck Lake depth map?: The contours come from the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation. Per Indiana DNR, the data are graphical representations for reference only, not a survey instrument.

Depth maps for lakes near Buck Lake

Golden Lake depth map · 20 ft max · 3 mi away
Gentian/failing Lake depth map · 45 ft max · 5 mi away
Bell Lake depth map · 25 ft max · 6 mi away
Lake James depth map · 83 ft max · 6 mi away
Barton Lake depth map · 30 ft max · 8 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Buck Lake

Buck Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

Golden Lake · 3 mi away
Gentian/failing Lake · 5 mi away
Bell Lake · 6 mi away

Fishing in Indiana needs a state license: US fishing license guide · all Indiana venues