Lake Salinda
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Lake Salinda is mapped to a depth of 24 ft on the Indiana DNR survey and covers about 76 acres in Washington County, Indiana. Depths come from the Indiana DNR survey of 2016.
Measured from the Indiana DNR lake bathymetry survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 24 ft
- Survey year
- 2016
- Surface area
- 76 acres
- Shoreline
- 2.85 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 4% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Boat Ramp · Indiana DNR site
Additional depth details12 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–24 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 24 ft, 22 ft, 22 ft, 22 ft, 20 ft, 12 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
- 38.57281, -86.09082
- IN DNR lake ID
- 49302924
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.86× below the waterline; land at true scale
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.0 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-21Lake Salinda has a partly natural setting, generally sheltered geometry, limited nearby major-road exposure. Watercraft controls: Electric motors only.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Good | 12.7 of 30 | 47% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (45% forest, 0% wetland; 11% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Very Good | 19.2 of 25 | mean fetch 743 m · 24% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · generally short fetch |
| Watercraft controls | Electric motors only | 14.2 of 15 | Electric motors only |
| Public access | Good | 12.8 of 15 | 1 DNR fishing access site · boat ramp · ADA-accessible · fishing pier |
| Road isolation | Very Good | 9.7 of 15 | limited nearby major-road exposure · 3 INDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 4,472 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
- Moderate — narrow in places — wakes would carry across parts of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 4% 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
- Limited — 45% forest and 0% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys12 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
Flathead Catfish
Common Carp
Golden Shiner
About these fish → the Fish of Indiana guide
Fishing rules for this lake Beta
Size and daily limits for the 12 species found here — 9 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 2013, 2017 and 2025Gamefish Largemouth Bass 93 · Channel Catfish 55 · Flathead Catfish 7
Panfish Bluegill 1,014 · Black Crappie 471 · White Crappie 337
All survey species12 species
Gamefish
Panfish
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.
Lake Salinda — common questions
How deep is Lake Salinda?
The deepest contour on the Indiana DNR bathymetric survey of Lake Salinda is 24 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 Lake Salinda?
Lake Salinda covers about 76 acres in Washington County, Indiana.
What fish are in Lake Salinda?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include channel catfish, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish. The page lists all 12 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Lake Salinda?
Yes. The Indiana DNR lists a public access site on Lake Salinda: a boat ramp with a fishing pier, a boat dock, restrooms and ADA access. The DNR notes that an entry fee applies. DNR directions: "Take SR 135 south from Salem past SR 60 junction. Veer left on Lake Salinda Rd."
