How deep is Ferdinand State Forest Lake?

Ferdinand State Forest Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 10 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Ferdinand State Forest Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Ferdinand State Forest Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 20 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Ferdinand State Forest 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

Ferdinand State Forest Lake depth map

Ferdinand State Forest Lake in DUBOIS County, Indiana reaches a depth of 20 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 10 depth bands across 14 contour lines. This free map of Ferdinand State Forest Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Ferdinand State Forest Lake depth chart: 10 depth bands to 20 ft

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

How to fish Ferdinand State Forest Lake: shallow, weed-oriented water

Topping out around 20 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 Ferdinand State Forest Lake

Shallow lakes like Ferdinand State Forest 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.

Ferdinand State Forest Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Ferdinand State Forest Lake?: Ferdinand State Forest Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 10 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Ferdinand State Forest Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Ferdinand State Forest Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 20 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Ferdinand State Forest 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 Ferdinand State Forest Lake

Ferdinand Old Lake depth map · 18 ft max · 4 mi away
Indian Lake depth map · 29 ft max · 8 mi away
Lake Celina depth map · 54 ft max · 10 mi away
Beaver Dam Lake depth map · 27 ft max · 10 mi away
Huntingburg Lake depth map · 21 ft max · 11 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Ferdinand State Forest Lake

Ferdinand State Forest Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

Ferdinand Old Lake · 4 mi away
Indian Lake · 8 mi away
Lake Celina · 10 mi away

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