Indiana lake depth maps
Lake of the Woods depth map
Lake of the Woods in LAGRANGE County, Indiana reaches a depth of 80 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 8 depth bands across 19 contour lines. This free map of Lake of the Woods shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.
Lake of the Woods depth chart: 8 depth bands to 80 ft
Data: Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry (credit: Indiana DNR), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation
| Depth contour | Share of mapped area inside it |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | about 100% |
| 20 ft | about 91% |
| 30 ft | about 76% |
| 40 ft | about 62% |
| 50 ft | about 52% |
| 60 ft | about 33% |
| 70 ft | about 20% |
| 80 ft | about 2% |
Share of the surveyed surface area enclosed by each depth contour, computed from the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry data.
How to fish Lake of the Woods: deep, two-story water
At 80 feet, this is a two-story fishery: warm-water species work the shallows and weed edges while the deep basin can hold cold-water fish below the summer thermocline. In summer, target the transition where the bottom breaks from the shallow shelf toward the basin; fish suspend along that edge at dawn and dusk. The 8 mapped depth bands make it straightforward to find those breaks before you launch.
Ice fishing on Lake of the Woods
On deep water like Lake of the Woods, the winter bite concentrates along the first major drop-off rather than the deepest basin. Use the contours above to find where the shallow shelf breaks toward deep water and set up on that edge; panfish and walleye slide up and down it through the day. Late ice often pushes fish shallower again. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out, and remember deep lakes freeze later and less evenly than shallow ones.
Lake of the Woods depth map FAQs
- How deep is Lake of the Woods?
- Lake of the Woods reaches a maximum depth of 80 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 8 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
- Where is the deepest part of Lake of the Woods?
- The deepest surveyed water on Lake of the Woods sits toward the southern end of the lake, inside the 80 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
- How accurate is this Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods
- Mcclish Lake depth map · 50 ft max · 1 mi away
- Story Lake depth map · 25 ft max · 4 mi away
- Cree Lake depth map · 26 ft max · 5 mi away
- Appleman Lake depth map · 25 ft max · 5 mi away
- Crooked Lake depth map · 81 ft max · 6 mi away
Mapped fishing venues near Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.
- Mcclish Lake · 1 mi away
- Story Lake · 4 mi away
- Cree Lake · 5 mi away
Fishing in Indiana needs a state license: US fishing license guide · all Indiana venues