How deep is Lincoln Lake?

Lincoln 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 Lincoln Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Lincoln Lake sits toward the western side 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 Lincoln 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

Lincoln Lake depth map

Lincoln Lake in SPENCER County, Indiana reaches a depth of 20 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 10 depth bands across 37 contour lines. This free map of Lincoln Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Lincoln 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

Lincoln Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
4 ft	about 100%
6 ft	about 83%
8 ft	about 74%
10 ft	about 64%
12 ft	about 44%
14 ft	about 26%
16 ft	about 13%
18 ft	about 6%

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

How to fish Lincoln 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 Lincoln Lake

Shallow lakes like Lincoln 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.

Lincoln Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Lincoln Lake?: Lincoln 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 Lincoln Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Lincoln Lake sits toward the western side 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Lake

Old Holland Lake depth map · 18 ft max · 11 mi away
New Holland Lake depth map · 16 ft max · 11 mi away
Ferdinand Old Lake depth map · 18 ft max · 12 mi away
Huntingburg Lake depth map · 21 ft max · 13 mi away
Scales Lake depth map · 16 ft max · 14 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Lincoln Lake

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

Old Holland Lake · 11 mi away
New Holland Lake · 11 mi away
Ferdinand Old Lake · 12 mi away

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