Lake Margrethe
Lake Margrethe is near Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan. Its area is 1,920 acres (780 ha). It was formerly known as Portage Lake. Fish species include: rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskie, and walleye.[1][3]
- Portions of the Lake are within Camp Grayling. It is a favorite fishing and recreation lake for soldiers in their off-duty hours.
- There is also Lake Margrethe State Forest campground.[4] This provides access for use by area residents, campers and tourists, who access the lake from the state forest campground located at its northwest corner.[5]
- Lake Margrethe was renamed after the wife of lumber baron Rasmus Hanson (1846-1927). Mr. Hanson also founded the Grayling Fish Hatchery in 1914,[6] and contributed real estate in three counties to the State of Michigan for military training, now known as Camp Grayling. Most of the lake is relatively shallow, especially the northern-most parts of the lake, those closest to M-72 Highway. The western bay has areas that exceed 40 feet, and the southern bay has a maximum depth of around 65 feet in a single small hole.[1] Lake Margrethe is well known for its fishing.
| Lake Margrethe | |
|---|---|
  Lake Margrethe | |
| Location | Crawford County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44°39.09′N 84°47.33′W |
| Primary outflows | Portage Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,920 acres (780 ha) |
| Average depth | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Max. depth | 65 ft (20 m)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m)[2] |
See also
- List of lakes in Michigan
References
- "Lake Margrethe" (pdf). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Margrethe
- Fishing web on Lake Margrethe
- Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground.
- Grayling Area Visitors Bureau. Archived 2007-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
- Rasmus Hanson picture and biography Archived 2009-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
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