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Arbutus Lake
Lake Arbutus, Hayowentha Lake, Hooback Lake
Arbutus Lake is located in Michigan
Arbutus Lake
Arbutus Lake
Location in Michigan
Location Grand Traverse County, Michigan (East Bay Township)
Coordinates 44°39′10″N 85°31′11″W / 44.6526905°N 85.5197158°W / 44.6526905; -85.5197158
Primary inflows Weathea Lake, Hindler Creek, Perch Lake Outlet
Primary outflows Grasshopper Creek
Max. length 2.02 mi (3.25 km)
Max. width 2,949 ft (898.8 m)
Surface area 395 acres (159.8 ha)
Average depth 23.4 ft (7.1 m)
Max. depth 44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Surface elevation 801 feet (244 m)
Islands Five Island, Lily Island, Lodge Island, Minnow Island, Lynn Island (or Lin Island), Fitzsimons Island
Settlements Forest Lakes, Arbutus Resort

Arbutus Lake (a.k.a. Lake Arbutus, Hayowentha Lake, and Hooback Lake) is a lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It is known locally for its irregular shape and shallowness. It is a common location for its resorts. YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha is located on the northeastern shore of the lake, and some of its common activities, such as rowing, fishing, and others on the lake.

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