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Big Maple Lake
Lake · Ross Township, Indiana
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas. — NWS Chicago IL
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45170, as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy 45170 (23 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Maple Lake?
- Big Maple Lake is a lake in Ross Township, Indiana.
- What is the water temperature at Big Maple Lake?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Big Maple Lake in Ross Township, Indiana is 74°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45170, 23 miles away.
- Can you swim at Big Maple Lake?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Big Maple Lake rated?
- Big Maple Lake in Ross Township, Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 43 reviews.
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