Lakes of LaPorte Water Trail

Before you decide where to launch, please see information on the safety page. And don’t forget to wear your lifejacket!

Located about 20 miles south of Lake Michigan and LaPorte, Indiana is home to its own unique lake system that provides a wonderful series of inland paddles. Clustered off the Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte are Pine, Stone, Fishtrap, Horseshoe, Lily, Clear, Lower, Orr, and Crane Lake. Each one offers a different paddling adventure perfect for people of all ages and skill levels.

Skill Level: Novice
Type: Canoe or kayak
Conditions: Wide at Pine/Stone, narrow at Lily
Length: Varies
Need to Portage: N/A

Access Points:

Pine Lake Marina

Amenities: Picnicking, Restrooms/PortableGPS Coordinates: 41.628350, -86.738698
Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte
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Stone Lake Beach 

Amenities: Picnicking, Restrooms/Portable, Swimming Beach
GPS Coordinates: 41.610197, -86.747885
300 Grangemouth Dr., LaPorte
219-326-9600
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Located about 20 miles south of Lake Michigan and LaPorte, Indiana is home to its own unique lake system that provides a wonderful series of inland paddles. Clustered off the Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte are Pine, Stone, Fishtrap, Horseshoe, Lily, Clear, Lower, Orr, and Crane Lake.