How deep is Cree Lake?

Cree Lake reaches a maximum depth of 26 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 26 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Cree Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Cree Lake sits toward the southwestern corner of the lake, inside the 26 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Cree 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

Cree Lake depth map

Cree Lake in Indiana reaches a depth of 26 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 26 depth bands across 44 contour lines. This free map of Cree Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Cree Lake depth chart: 26 depth bands to 26 ft

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

Cree Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
2 ft	about 100%
3 ft	about 96%
5 ft	about 90%
7 ft	about 85%
9 ft	about 80%
11 ft	about 76%
13 ft	about 73%
15 ft	about 69%
17 ft	about 64%
19 ft	about 59%
21 ft	about 52%
23 ft	about 42%
25 ft	about 22%
26 ft	about 12%

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

How to fish Cree Lake: shallow, weed-oriented water

Topping out around 26 feet, this is a shallow fishery where weed growth, not depth, structures the water. The contours still matter: the deepest hole concentrates fish in high summer and under ice, and subtle one-band depressions are the spots most anglers row straight past. In winter, shallow lakes like this are often first to make safe ice, and the deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point.

Ice fishing on Cree Lake

Shallow lakes like Cree Lake are usually among the first to make safe, fishable ice. The deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point because it concentrates fish once weed beds die back, and the subtle depressions on the map above are the spots most anglers walk straight past. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

Cree Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Cree Lake?: Cree Lake reaches a maximum depth of 26 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 26 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Cree Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Cree Lake sits toward the southwestern corner of the lake, inside the 26 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Cree 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 Cree Lake

Crooked Lake depth map · 81 ft max · 2 mi away
Eve Lake depth map · 45 ft max · 4 mi away
Lake of the Woods depth map · 80 ft max · 5 mi away
Mcclish Lake depth map · 50 ft max · 5 mi away
Bixler Lake depth map · 35 ft max · 5 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Cree Lake

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

Crooked Lake · 2 mi away
Eve Lake · 4 mi away
Lake of the Woods · 5 mi away

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