ISDH cautions Hoosiers of possible high levels of blue-green algae at many of Indiana's reservoirs and lakes. Swimmers and boaters should be careful in all recreational waters during this time of the year. Precautionary measures include avoiding contact with visible algae and swallowing water while swimming.
What is the cleanest lake in Indiana?
- Patoka Lake. Known as: The second-largest reservoir in Indiana; the “Jewel of Southern Indiana”
- Clear Lake. Known as: The clearest lake in Indiana.
- Barbee Lake. Known as: A chain of seven interconnecting lakes.
- Tippecanoe Lake.
- Lake Wawasee.
- Lake James.
- Lake Michigan.
- Brookville Lake.
How deep is Lake James in Indiana?
27 m
What is the deepest part of Lake James?
37 m
What is the average depth of Lake James?
Surface Area 15 acres
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Mean Depth 7 ft
Maximum Depth 15 ft
Approximate Volume 39,876,500 gallons
How was Lake James formed?
Lake James was created by the Duke Power Company between 1916 and 1923 by impoundment through damming of the Cawtawba River, Paddy Creek and the Linville River for hydropower.19 Sept 2015
What fish are in Lake James Indiana?
Fishing for largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, yellow perch and northern pike at James Lake in Indiana. With 2,000 surface acres and plenty of fishing, boating and water sport activities, Lake James is a vacation paradise in the northeast corner of Indiana.Fishing for largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfishredear sunfishThe redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus), also known as the shellcracker, Georgia bream, cherry gill, chinquapin, improved bream, rouge ear sunfish and sun perch) is a freshwater fish in the family Centrarchidae and is native to the southeastern United States.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Redear_sunfishRedear sunfish - Wikipedia, yellow perch and northern pike at James Lake in Indiana. With 2,000 surface acres and plenty of fishing, boating and water sport activities, Lake James is a vacation paradise in the northeast corner of Indiana.
What lakes are connected to Lake James?
Two additional lakes of significant size, Jimmerson Lake and Snow Lake, are connected to Lake James. Water from these lakes flows west, and eventually reaches Lake Michigan.
Is there a town under Lake James?
One of the most common history questions park staff gets involves the town of Fonta Flora, and whether or not it really is under the lake. This small farming community was called Fonta Flora. Old records show the population of the town in 1890 was 18 residents.9 Sept 2016
Is Lake James Indiana man made?
Lake James is a natural lake located in the northeast corner of the state of Indiana in the United States.