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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

1.83 billion

Big Lake holds 1.83 billion gallons of water or a volume of 5,616 acre-feet

70 feet

Big Lake has a maximum depth of 75 feet with an average depth of 25 feet

10,000 years

Big Lake is classified as a kettle lake formed  over 10,000 years ago

3 basins

Three basins, or partly enclosed water areas, make up Big Lake
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Upcoming Big Lake Events
Date
What's happening
Time

Saturday, May 3rd

Spring Flower/Plant Sales Fundraiser - More info to come on the Big Lake website: BigLake.online 

TBD

Saturday, May 24th

Memorial Weekend - Luminary's Around the Lake Boat Parade of Lights

@ Dusk

May 30th & 31st

Lake Wide Garage Sales - times to be set by each individual house

Set by house

Saturday, June 14th

Poker Run - Sign ups: 2nd Basin @ Jim & Deb Byerline’s Highpoint Dr. on June 13th, 5-7p OR Day-of, 10am

All Day

Saturday, July 5th

4th of July Fireworks Display - on first basin at dark

@ Dark

Sunday, July 6th

Pancake Breakfast - 1st Basin - 3672 W. Lakeshore Dr 57. Serving road & lake side for carry out. Some tables available for eat in.

8:30-11a

Saturday, July 19th

FLOTILLA - 1st Basin on the point – 3994 W. Lakeshore Dr. | 1st place $200 – 2nd place $100 | Sign up 6p

6:30p

Saturday, August 16th

Cornhole Tournament - 3rd Basin - 5227 South Groveland Drive (Third basin) | Coney Dog Sales

12p sign up

Saturday, Sept 6th

Fall Association Meeting & Bake Sale - Noble Township Fire Department |3199 IN 109 Albion, IN 46701

10a
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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. 

 Open Guide
Upcoming Events Calendar

Discover annual and special events in the surrounding area; including concerts, fairs, festivals, and more!

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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

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.

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 limit

  • Second 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
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