How deep is Schlamm Lake?

Schlamm Lake reaches a maximum depth of 21 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 11 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Schlamm Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Schlamm Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 21 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Schlamm 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

Schlamm Lake depth map

Schlamm Lake in CLARK County, Indiana reaches a depth of 21 feet. The official Indiana survey maps 11 depth bands across 17 contour lines. This free map of Schlamm Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Schlamm Lake depth chart: 11 depth bands to 21 ft

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

Schlamm Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
3 ft	about 100%
5 ft	about 86%
7 ft	about 74%
9 ft	about 64%
11 ft	about 51%
13 ft	about 36%
15 ft	about 25%
17 ft	about 15%
19 ft	about 6%
21 ft	under 1%

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

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

Topping out around 21 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 Schlamm Lake

Shallow lakes like Schlamm 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.

Schlamm Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Schlamm Lake?: Schlamm Lake reaches a maximum depth of 21 feet, according to the Indiana DNR Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 11 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Schlamm Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Schlamm Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 21 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Schlamm 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 Schlamm Lake

Deam Lake depth map · 34 ft max · 8 mi away
Elk Creek Lake depth map · 20 ft max · 10 mi away
Lake Salinda depth map · 24 ft max · 16 mi away
Spurgeon Hollow Lake depth map · 16 ft max · 17 mi away
Delaney County Park Lake depth map · 32 ft max · 17 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Schlamm Lake

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

Deam Lake · 8 mi away
Elk Creek Lake · 10 mi away
Lake Salinda · 16 mi away

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