Lake Thirteen

Lake Thirteen is a private lake located in Surrey Township, Clare County, Michigan. The lake spans about 95 acres (38 ha), and reaches a maximum depth of about 32 feet (9.8 m).[1]

Lake Thirteen
Lake Thirteen
Location within the state of Michigan
LocationClare County, Michigan
Coordinates43°51.7′N 84°51.6′W
Typeartificial lake
Primary inflowsRunyan Creek
Primary outflowsRunyan Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3,765 ft (1,148 m)
Max. width1,715 ft (523 m)
Surface area95 acres (38 ha)
Max. depth32 ft (9.8 m)[1]
Surface elevation909 feet (277 m)[2]
Islands1

The lake serves recreational purposes such as watersports and fishing. In most fishing handbooks, the primary fish is listed as bullhead, but largemouth bass and northern pike can also be caught in the lake. In 2002 walleye were planted in the lake, although there have been no reports of consistency in catching them.

Origin

Lake Thirteen is an artificial lake, dug on the creekbed of Runyan Creek, which flows into the lake and is the primary water supply. The water depth varies, anywhere from 2 feet (0.6 m) in some areas, to a maximum of 30 feet (10 m). Some people believe the lake actually reached 40 feet (12 m) in depth, but muck and sand have filled in the holes.

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See also
  • List of lakes in Michigan

References
  1. Lake Thirteen (PDF) (Map). Institute for Fisheries Research, Michigan Conservation Dept. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Thirteen
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