Long Lake (Kalkaska County, Michigan) Explained

Long Lake
Pushpin Map:Michigan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Michigan
Pushpin Label Position:left
Location:Kalkaska County, Michigan
Type:Fresh water
Basin Countries:United States
Area:78acres[1]
Max-Depth:20feet
Islands:none
Elevation:1076feet
Cities:Springfield Township

Long Lake is a fresh water lake located in southwest Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The lake encompasses 78acres.[1] [2] It is located entirely within Springfield Township about 5miles east of U.S. Highway 131 and Fife Lake.

The lake has a maximum depth of 20feet near the northern end.[1] The lake is surrounded mostly by private residences but does have one public access boat launch along Ingersoll Road at the southern end of the lake at 44.5684°N -85.3037°W. The boat launch has minimal roadside parking with a loose gravel surface that is only suitable for small to medium watercraft.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Michigan Department of Conservation: Long Lake. February 1966. November 30, 2020.
  2. Web site: LakePlace.com. Long Lake – Kalkaska County. 2019. December 2, 2020.
  3. Web site: Outdoor Michigan. Long Lake Boat Launch. 2020. December 1, 2020.