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Schlamm Lake

Scottsburg, Indiana — Clark County.

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19Surface acres

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 96565971).

Getting there

Flying here

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Schlamm Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

Driving here

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Staying here

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Things to do near Schlamm Lake

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Boat rentals near Schlamm Lake

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Location & fast facts

Where Schlamm Lake is in Indiana

The red circle marks Schlamm Lake.

Fast facts

About Schlamm Lake

  • County: Clark
  • Nearest city: Scottsburg (about 4.7 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 85 mi from Indianapolis and 105 mi from Evansville, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Indiana: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Indiana

Official Indiana DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

    Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

    Official lake depth data (Indiana DNR)

    21 ftMaximum depth
    18Acres (state figure)

    Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake Bathymetry Contours (record for Schlamm Lake, Clark County from its 2017 depth survey). See the DNR Where to Fish map. The maximum depth shown is the deepest contour line DNR mapped, so the deepest spot can be slightly deeper. This record covers lake depth only; it is not a fish survey.

    Fishing gear for Schlamm Lake

    Basic freshwater tackle for a day on Schlamm Lake. These open Amazon search results; check your state's fishing rules for the water before you buy bait or tackle.

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    Lake map

    Schlamm Lake shoreline

    0.1 mileN

    No public access sites are listed for this water in the OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) data.

    Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 96565971), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

    Campgrounds near Schlamm Lake

    We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Schlamm Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

    All campgrounds & RV parks in Indiana

    Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

    Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

    Conditions right now

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    Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (38.5676, -85.7862). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Schlamm Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

    Sun, moon & best fishing times

    Sun & moon at Schlamm Lake

    Best fishing times

    Major periodMinor periodDaylight

      Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), and accurate to within a few minutes.

      Contact & official info

      Questions about Schlamm Lake

      How big is Schlamm Lake?

      Schlamm Lake covers about 19 acres in Scottsburg, Indiana (Clark County).

      How deep is Schlamm Lake?

      The maximum recorded depth is 21 feet, according to the Indiana DNR lake depth data.

      Are there campgrounds near Schlamm Lake?

      Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

      What towns are on Schlamm Lake?

      Schlamm Lake touches Scottsburg in Clark County, Indiana.

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