How deep is Saddle Lake?

Saddle Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 12 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Saddle Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Saddle Lake sits toward the northwestern corner of the lake, inside the 25 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Saddle 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

Saddle Lake depth map

Saddle Lake in PERRY County, Indiana reaches a depth of 25 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 12 depth bands across 18 contour lines. This free map of Saddle Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Saddle Lake depth chart: 12 depth bands to 25 ft

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

Saddle Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
2 ft	about 100%
4 ft	about 86%
6 ft	about 79%
8 ft	about 70%
10 ft	about 60%
12 ft	about 51%
14 ft	about 42%
16 ft	about 34%
18 ft	about 28%
20 ft	about 21%
22 ft	about 5%

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

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

Topping out around 25 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 Saddle Lake

Shallow lakes like Saddle 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.

Saddle Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Saddle Lake?: Saddle Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 12 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Saddle Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Saddle Lake sits toward the northwestern corner of the lake, inside the 25 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Saddle 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 Saddle Lake

Lake Celina depth map · 54 ft max · 9 mi away
Indian Lake depth map · 29 ft max · 9 mi away
Ferdinand State Forest Lake depth map · 20 ft max · 15 mi away
Ferdinand Old Lake depth map · 18 ft max · 15 mi away
Lincoln Lake depth map · 20 ft max · 18 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Saddle Lake

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

Lake Celina · 9 mi away
Indian Lake · 9 mi away
Ferdinand State Forest Lake · 15 mi away

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