Living on Ridinger Lake

Ridinger Lake covers about 141 acres and reaches a maximum depth of about 42 feet, with an average depth of about 21 feet. Its watershed — the land that drains into it — is about 22,144 acres.

No speed rule is listed for Ridinger Lake. Its listed recreation is boating, fishing and swimming.

Rules can change, so confirm current regulations with Indiana DNR before you go.

Species listed for Ridinger Lake include bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, perch, white bass and bullhead.

Indiana publishes fish consumption guidance; you can find links and lake information through the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams.

Access: Private.

Beach: Small beach in the campground area.

Listed recreation: boating, fishing and swimming.

Water in: Elder Ditch.

Water out: Grassy Creek toward Big Barbee.

• Big Barbee Lake

Ridinger Lake is in Near Pierceton.

• Living in Kosciusko County

Every lake has its own personality, and Ridinger Lake is no exception. When I help someone buy on a lake, we start with how you actually want to spend your days — and then we look hard at the water itself.

Ridinger Lake is listed as private, so I'll help you understand exactly what access and use come with any home you're considering.

I'll help you look at shoreline, frontage, the lake bottom near the dock, and how the home works year-round versus as a summer place. And if you're selling on Ridinger Lake, I'll help you show off what makes your spot on the water special.

I've renovated and flipped homes myself, so when we tour lake properties I'll help you look beyond the finishes to the quality, the potential and what the place could become.