Schlamm Lake
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Schlamm Lake is mapped to a depth of 21 ft on the Indiana DNR survey and covers about 19 acres in Clark County, Indiana. Depths come from the Indiana DNR survey of 2017.
Measured from the Indiana DNR lake bathymetry survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 21 ft
- Survey year
- 2017
- Surface area
- 19 acres
- Shoreline
- 1.37 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 99% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Boat Ramp · Indiana DNR site
Additional depth details11 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–21 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 21 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
- 38.56711, -85.78531
- IN DNR lake ID
- 96565971
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.97× below the waterline; land at true scale
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 1.4 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-21Schlamm Lake has a heavily wooded and largely undeveloped setting, well sheltered geometry, nearby higher-volume roads. Watercraft controls: Electric motors only.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Excellent | 25.4 of 30 | 88% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (88% forest, 0% wetland; 11% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Excellent | 25.0 of 25 | mean fetch 320 m · 96% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · short fetch in most directions |
| 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 |
| Road isolation | Mixed | 4.3 of 15 | nearby higher-volume roads · 5 INDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 40,784 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
- High — narrow throughout — passing wakes would reach most of the water
- Aquatic vegetation
- High — approximately 99% 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 — 88% forest and 0% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys5 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
About these fish → the Fish of Indiana guide
Fishing rules for this lake Beta
Size and daily limits for the 5 species found here — 5 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.
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 2022Gamefish
Panfish
Non-native species records
No non-native species recorded in the available dataset. This does not confirm that no non-native species are present.
Source: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Conservation Planner; underlying nonindigenous species records from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
Schlamm Lake — common questions
How deep is Schlamm Lake?
The deepest contour on the Indiana DNR bathymetric survey of Schlamm Lake is 21 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 Schlamm Lake?
Schlamm Lake covers about 19 acres in Clark County, Indiana.
What fish are in Schlamm Lake?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include channel catfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish. The page shows the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Schlamm Lake?
Yes. The Indiana DNR lists a public access site on Schlamm Lake: a boat ramp. The DNR notes that a lake permit is required. DNR directions: "Clark State Forest."
