Wawasee

Natural Lake · Kosciusko County, Indiana

1 Depth Map

Wawasee is a 3,426-acre fishing destination in Kosciusko County, in Indiana's glacial lake country. The nearest city is Syracuse. Walleye are a major draw for this water. The lake supports 9 documented species including Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and more. Use the DNR depth map to locate drop-offs, channels, and flats — last surveyed in 2022. Ice fishing is popular in winter months, while open-water season peaks from May through October. Check local regulations before heading out, and review the Kosciusko County page for additional fishing spots nearby.

3,426

Acres

9

Fish Species

9

Local Guides

Depth Maps

Bathymetric maps from the Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. These maps show depth contours, vegetation, and bottom structure.

Lake Wawasee Bathymetry Map

August 2022

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Marinas

7 Lakes Marina

Warsaw, IN

★ 4.4

Aloha Boat Rental LLC

Cromwell, IN

★ 5

Chain O'Lakes Boat Rental

Albion, IN

★ 4.8

Clark's Marine, Inc.

North Webster, IN

★ 4.2

Dream Mobile Marine

Syracuse, IN

★ 3

Griffith's Wawasee Marina

Syracuse, IN

★ 4.7

Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Wawasee. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Largemouth Bass Bluegill Channel Catfish Black Crappie Redear Sunfish Walleye Northern Pike Yellow Perch Saugeye

Fishing Guides Near Wawasee

Voirol Charters

DNR Licensed River Guide

(574) 377-8892

Webster Lake Guide Service

DNR Licensed Fishing Guide

(260) 385-0623

Musky Crush Guide Service

DNR Licensed Fishing Guide

(574) 268-1115

Jason Barbknecht

DNR Licensed Fishing Guide

(260) 413-3250

Webster Lake Guide Service

DNR Licensed Fishing Guide

(260) 385-0623

Musky Psycho Guide Service

Keith Cortopassi

DNR Licensed Fishing Guide

(708) 259-9809

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Plan Your Trip to Wawasee

Weather forecast for Wawasee — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
GPS: 41.3985°N, 85.6974°W — Get Directions
Check the latest DNR fishing report for current conditions
Review Indiana fishing regulations for season dates and limits
An Indiana fishing license is required for ages 18+ — buy online at IN.gov

Data sourced from Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Last verified: March 18, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.