Dewart Lake Fishing
A lake in Kosciusko County, 550 acres (NHD outline area).
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Dewart Lake, the Hoosier rundown
The lake called Dewart Lake spreads over 550 acres (NHD outline area) in Kosciusko County. The 2018 DNR Status and Trends visit logged a 79-foot maximum depth. Syracuse is the closest Census place, about 4 miles from the DNR map point.
The DNR access layer maps 1 boat ramp here. The dashboard credits it with 13 stocking rows.
Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure. Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR Status & Trends lake survey points (2018 survey), read November 5, 2026. Census 2023 places.
Ownership, district and directions for Dewart Lake
- Location (DNR)Three miles northeast of Leesburg on CR 750N, then north on CR 300 E to Vanes Rd., then 1/10 mile east
- Owner (DNR)DNR DFW, State
- DNR districtDNR fisheries district 3
- Public freshwater lakeon the Indiana list of public freshwater lakes
These lines are copied from the DNR records kept on Dewart Lake.
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Species the Indiana DNR lists for Dewart Lake
DNR lists, not creel counts, produced the Dewart Lake fish above.
DNR sampling results from Dewart Lake
The DNR crew that sampled Dewart Lake in 2018 produced these counts, a single snapshot.
Indiana DNR lake layer and Fishing Access Sites species fields, Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR Status & Trends lake survey points (2018 survey), read November 5, 2026.
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| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewart Lake boat ramp | boat ramp | concrete ramp, fishing pier, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded | Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area |
Ramps one cove over from Dewart Lake
- Oswego Lake (Use Grassy Creek Ramp)Oswego Lake, 3 miles south
- Waubee Lake boat rampWaubee Lake, 4 miles northwest
- Syracuse Lake boat rampSyracuse Lake, 4 miles northeast
- James Lake (Use Grassy Creek Ramp)James Lake, 4 miles southeast
- Shock Lake boat rampShock Lake, 4 miles east
- Grassy Creek boat rampGrassy Creek (Kosciusko and Whitley Counties), 5 miles southeast
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
Depth maps for Dewart Lake
Open 2 contour maps the DNR drew of Dewart Lake.
Indiana DNR lake depth maps (PDF bathymetry by lake), read November 5, 2026.
Fish the DNR has stocked in Dewart Lake
| Year | Month | Species as listed | Number | Avg length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October | Walleye | 1,500 | 7.0 |
| 2023 | October | Walleye | 2,000 | 7.0 |
| 2022 | October | Walleye | 5,887 | 6.29 |
| 2021 | October | Walleye | 3,500 | 7.0 |
| 2019 | October | Walleye | 3,080 | 7.0 |
| 2018 | October | Walleye | 2,632 | 6.0 |
| 2002 | October | Walleye | 1,800 | 7.2 |
| 2000 | October | Walleye | 1,500 | |
| 1989 | June | Walleye | 55,716 | 1.5 |
| 1988 | June | Walleye | 55,466 | 1.95 |
| 1987 | October | Walleye | 8,924 | 4.62 |
| 1983 | May | Walleye | 1,600,000 |
Rows for Dewart Lake come from the DNR stocking dashboard, newest first.
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Creel and length limits at Dewart Lake
| Species as printed | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Redear Sunfish | 25 | no size limit |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in Lake Michigan) | 3, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Yellow Bass | Unlimited | no size limit |
| White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| Striped Bass | 2 | no size limit |
| Rock Bass | 25 | no size limit |
| Crappie | 25 | no size limit |
| Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge | 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge | 36 inches |
| Northern Pike | 3 | 24 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer |
| Yellow Perch | Unlimited (15 only on Lake Michigan) | no size limit |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams) | Unlimited | 13 inches; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in lakes) | 10 | None; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Bullhead | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Unlimited | 25 inches (fork length) |
The 2026-2027 statewide rows are the default for Dewart Lake.
- Walleye size lineWalleye taken from all public waters (lakes, rivers, and streams) south of State Road 26 must be 14 inches or longer. Walleye taken north of State Road 26 must be 16 inches in length or longer, except for: Bass Lake (Starke County) and Wolf Lake (Lake County); minimum size 14 inches Lake George (Steuben County); minimum size 15 inches Wall Lake (LaGrange County); minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye There is no minimum size requirement for saugeye on all state waters, except for Huntingburg Lake (Dubois County), Glenn Flint Lake (Putnam County), and Sullivan Lake …
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR license fees (license year April 1 to March 31), read November 5, 2026.
Club and trail dates on Dewart Lake
Every sourced event on Dewart Lake sits on its tournament page.
Dewart Lake among nearby lakes
On size, Tippecanoe Lake leads the lakes near Dewart Lake at 840 acres (NHD outline area).
| Lake | Distance | Size | DNR ramps | Stocking rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewart Lake | this lake | 550 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 13 |
| Oswego Lake | 3 miles south | not printed | 1 | 0 |
| Waubee Lake | 3 miles northwest | 199 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 13 |
| Tippecanoe Lake | 3 miles south | 840 acres (NHD outline area) | 0 | 34 |
| James Lake | 4 miles southeast | 286 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
| Syracuse Lake | 4 miles northeast | not printed | 1 | 0 |
Indiana DNR lake layer, NHD outline areas, DNR Fishing Access Sites and stocking dashboard; read November 5, 2026.
A few Hoosier miles off Dewart Lake
Other lakes a state-road drive from Dewart Lake
- Oswego Lake3 miles south
- Waubee Lake3 miles northwest
- Tippecanoe Lake3 miles south
- James Lake4 miles southeast
- Syracuse Lake4 miles northeast
Topping off the minnow bucket near Dewart Lake
- Dewart Lake Tackle Companybait and tackle shop, Syracuse, under a mile
- Main Channel Marinamarina, Syracuse, 3 miles
- Wawasee Boat Worksmarina, Syracuse, 4 miles
- Track & Channel Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Syracuse, 4 miles
- Allan's Mobile Marinemarina, Syracuse, 4 miles
- Premier Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Syracuse, 5 miles
Towns with a motel near Dewart Lake
- Syracuse4 miles
- Milford5 miles
- Warsaw9 miles
Indiana counties along Dewart Lake
- Kosciusko Countyseat: Warsaw
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Fish to know on sight at Dewart Lake
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Plain answers about Dewart Lake
How do I find Dewart Lake on a map of Indiana?
Three miles northeast of Leesburg on CR 750N, then north on CR 300 E to Vanes Rd., then 1/10 mile east. Its county on the DNR layer is Kosciusko County, about 4 miles from Syracuse.
How many acres does the mapped outline of Dewart Lake hold?
Size on record: 550 acres (NHD outline area); the 2018 DNR survey found 79 feet at the deepest point.
Where does a trailer boat get onto Dewart Lake from a DNR site?
Use Dewart Lake boat ramp, the one DNR ramp.
What swims in Dewart Lake?
The DNR lists bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.
What bass may go home from Dewart Lake?
The statewide lake row reads: 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, size 14 inches.
What will an Indiana license run me for Dewart Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Those younger than 18 are exempt.
Which DNR shore sites line Dewart Lake?
No pier is recorded here.
What tackle store is closest on the drive to Dewart Lake?
Dewart Lake Tackle Company, under a mile away, heads the shop list.
When was Dewart Lake last stocked?
The latest dashboard row: 1,500 Walleye, 7.0 in average (October 2024).
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