Big Lake, IN
Deep with History
Originally named Tippecanoe Lake, this peaceful body of water became Big Lake in 1923 - a fitting name for what once was the largest lake in Noble County. At its peak, Big Lake covered 320 to 480 acres, stretching almost one and a half miles long and over half a mile wide (Outdoor Indiana, 1950).
In the early 1900s, the lake area decreased in size due to dredging and draining near its outlet. With a large portion of residential development taking place in the 1950s and 1960s, the Big Lake area is now home to over 400 families. Learn more about the lake by visiting biglake.online/tidbits.
By the Numbers
70 feet
10,000 years
3 basins
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Welcome to Noble County
Discover the beauty of Northern Indiana
Noble County Visitor Guide
Our county features many restaurants, park, and attractions for the whole family! Plan your trip using the Noble County Visit Guide.
Upcoming Events Calendar
Discover annual and special events in the surrounding area; including concerts, fairs, festivals, and more!
Big Lake Directory
** Support local and shop small by visiting these local favorites!
Stock up on all the essentials and groceries for your stay.
Goss Grocery**
5418 IN-109, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 691-3151
Kroger
621 Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 244-3290
Walgreens
535 N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 244-5491
Walmart Supercenter
402 W Plaza Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 244-4060
Work up an appetite on the lake? Grab a bite to eat!
Hilltop Tavern**
5968 IN-109, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 691-9980
Portside Pizza**
5310 N Old Indiana 102, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 691-3333
Marlo's Pizza**
1221 US-33 #1, Wolf Lake, IN 46796 | (260) 635-1112
Tri-Lakes Tavern**
2700 E Colony Ave, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 691-0015
Jr's Dairy Sweet**
1066 US-33, Wolflake, IN 46796 | (260) 635-2045
Pizza Hut
101 Frontage Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 248-2566
Bob Evans
309 W Plaza Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725 | (260) 244-4200
Want to add to the fun? Check out local boat rentals.
Clark's Marine, Inc.
7498 N State Road 13 Webster, IN 46555 | (574) 834-BOAT (2628)
Socks Boat Rental
rentboats@socksboatrental.com | (574) 244-2273
SMP Recreation Rentals
640 Lincoln Hwy W, New Haven, IN 46774 | (260) 748-8351
Lake Rules
Speed Limits
Our lake is made up of three sections called 'Basins' - all of which have varying speed limits, some constant and some changing with the time of day. For your safety and the safety of others, please read and respect all speed limits.
First Basin - 1 - 4 PM no speed limit; all other times 10 MPH limitSecond Basin - 10 MPH limit (all days, all hours)Third Basin - 10 MPH limit (all days, all hours)Idle Area - between second and third basin buoys