Wolcottville, IN

Messick Lake Wolcottville Indiana

LaGrange County

Lake Surface Area: 68 Acres

Lake Depth: Maximum 54 Feet Average 21 Feet

Lake Bottom: Marl

Lake type: Fishing with access to ski lakes ( Dallas and Witmer)

Fishing: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Yellow perch

Speed Restrictions 10 MPH

Public Access: East shore CR 75 W

Gravel parking, concrete ramp

Handicapped Access: Concrete parking pad

and ramp to boat entry and fishing

Adams Lake Wolcottville Indiana

LaGrange County

Lake Surface Area 308 Acres

Depth: Maximum 93 feet Average 25 feet

Lake Bottom: Marl and Sand

Lake Type: All Sports Inboard/Outboard

Restrictions: 10 mph speed limit before 10 am and after 6 pm.

Fishing Information: Yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie

Last fish stocking: Walleye and Muskellunge 1990

Public Access: East Shore on 550 E.

Concrete ramp and gravel parking for 8 rigs

Handicapped Accessible- Concrete parking pad and

sidewalk to boat entry area

Adams Lake Conservation Club

Meetings: 4th Saturday of May, June, July and August

at public access site

President: Rex Pranger

Is Spring finally here?

When I got up this morning and opened the curtains, I saw the heron! We enjoyed watching him all last summer. Even though I knew it was too dark for a good picture, I had to try. Then, as I was getting ready to snap the shot, the geese swam by.

While I was waiting for more light, I was thinking about how much I have missed watching the wildlife since the weather changed. Last summer, along with usual kinds of birds and waterfowl, we also had occasional visits from swans. Across the lake, we watched a mother deer and two little ones come in to drink and swim. We would sit on the pier and watch the fish, turtles, frogs, and snakes. There were also squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, and skunks.

I had to pull myself away to get the kids up and around for school. As the sun rose a little more, I stopped and snapped another picture.

After the buses came for the kids, I came back to check the light. It was still a little too dark. It was so quiet, I could hear all the birds around the feeders and the sounds from the woods. At dawn and in the evening, we can hear so many sounds from the different animals. I remembered sitting around listening and guessing sounds with the kids. And laughing when the sound was from the bison ranch next door.

I had just convinced myself I could be a little late for work. In a few minutes, the light would be perfect.

But the heron had other plans.

When George Wolcott arrived in town in 1837 and built his sawmill, he could never have envisioned what was to come in the town that bears his name. With a population of under 1000 year round residents, Wolcottville is located in LaGrange and Noble Counties and is the hub of lake activity. Our "one stoplight" town offers what you need. We have an office supply store, florist, grocery store, liquor store, car wash, gas station, bank, several hair salons and a barbershop. There are several restaurants and taverns. With a dozen lake choices, you willl find a place to fish, ski, boat, swim, kayak, or just float on a raft. In the winter there is ice fishing, skating, sledding and snowmobiling. There is year round opportunity for hunting.

Our government is a three member town council. Town services include water and sewer and a town Marshall. We have the Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department. The post office is on Main Street. Wolcott Mills is our local elementary school and the students attend Lakeland School Corporation.

When it comes to housing, you have a wide range of choices. There are farmhouses with acreage, cabins in the woods, and subdivisions. On the lakes, you can live in a seasonal cottage or a year round home. In town, there are many historical homes that offer a glimpse into the past with ornate woodwork, formal areas, and multiple fireplaces. There are also apartments and rental homes.