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Kangaroo Lake
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Location of Kangaroo Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Location of Kangaroo Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Kangaroo Lake
Location in Wisconsin
Location of Kangaroo Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Location of Kangaroo Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Kangaroo Lake
Location in the United States
Location Door County, Wisconsin
Coordinates 45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 45.032494°N 87.158995°W / 45.032494; -87.158995
Primary inflows Piel Creek
Primary outflows Heins Creek
Basin countries United States
Surface area 1,123 acres (454 ha)
Average depth 6 ft (1.8 m)
Max. depth 12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation 598 ft (182 m)


Kangaroo Lake is the largest inland lake in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located in the towns of Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport, and is the main feature of Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.

The lake, located a half mile from Lake Michigan, is fed by Piel Creek and surrounded by a lowland marsh. The bottom of the lake is lined with marl. Many types of fish can be found in the lake.

The surrounding area is a tourist destination.

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