Hackleburg Lake
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Hackleburg Lake is mapped to a depth of 35 ft on the Indiana DNR survey and covers about 52 acres in LaGrange County, Indiana.
Measured from the Indiana DNR lake bathymetry survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 35 ft
- Surface area
- 52 acres
- Shoreline
- 1.27 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 26% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- By water from another ramp · Indiana DNR: “Use Messick Ramp”
Additional depth details7 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–35 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 35 ft
Provenance
Sources: IN DNR Lake Bathymetry, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Map details & sources4 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Color shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 41.55802, -85.43284
- IN DNR lake ID
- hackleburg-lake
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.49×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.1 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-21Hackleburg Lake has a partly natural setting, well sheltered geometry, limited nearby major-road exposure. Watercraft controls: Speed limit.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Good | 15.4 of 30 | 60% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (1% forest, 58% wetland; 26% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Excellent | 25.0 of 25 | mean fetch 336 m · 92% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · short fetch in most directions |
| Watercraft controls | Speed limit | 9.0 of 15 | Speed limit |
| Public access | Good | 12.8 of 15 | 1 DNR fishing access site · DNR directs boaters to a ramp on connected water · ADA-accessible |
| Road isolation | Very Good | 10.6 of 15 | limited nearby major-road exposure · 1 INDOT-classified segment within 1.2 km, peak 425 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Moderate — approximately 26% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- High — 1% forest and 58% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys17 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
Common Carp
Sucker
Lake Chubsucker
Golden Shiner
Brook SilversideAbout these fish → the Fish of Indiana guide
Fishing rules for this lake Beta
Size and daily limits for the 17 species found here — 15 open to harvest.
These are hook-and-line size and daily limit rules. The fishing code sets no closed season for these species on inland lakes, but posted property rules can close a water — see the notes. Gear, spearing and bow fishing, netting and bait collection are set by other sections of 312 IAC 9 and are not shown here.
Official rule text for this lake
“An individual may take minnows at any time during the year.” — 312 IAC 9-7-15(a), Indiana Administrative Code
From 312 IAC 9-7 (Sport fishing), Indiana Administrative Code (readopted 2025-03-25), and the 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide · verified 2026-09-15. Regulations can change — the Indiana Administrative Code (312 IAC 9-7) is the controlling source; verify current regulations before fishing. Official regulations
Fishery
surveyed 2025Gamefish Largemouth Bass 33 · Channel Catfish 6 · Walleye 4 · Northern Pike 1
Panfish Bluegill 172 · Redear Sunfish 42 · Warmouth 14
All survey species17 species
Gamefish
Panfish
Bullhead & catfish
Forage & nongame
Non-native species records
1 recordPlants & algae
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What does non-native mean?
USGS records identify non-native species that have been documented for this lake or its shoreline. Non-native does not necessarily mean invasive, and historical records do not confirm current presence.
Source: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Conservation Planner; underlying nonindigenous species records from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
Hackleburg Lake — common questions
How deep is Hackleburg Lake?
The deepest contour on the Indiana DNR bathymetric survey of Hackleburg Lake is 35 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Hackleburg Lake?
Hackleburg Lake covers about 52 acres in LaGrange County, Indiana.
What fish are in Hackleburg Lake?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, black crappie, bluegill. The page lists all 17 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Hackleburg Lake?
The Indiana DNR lists Hackleburg Lake as open to the public by water rather than from a ramp of its own: its access record reads "Hackenburg Lake (Use Messick Ramp)". The launch is on connected water, not on Hackleburg Lake itself.
