Lake Gogebic facts for kids
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Lake Gogebic viewed from Lake Gogebic State Park, July 2014.
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 Lake Gogebic
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Gogebic / Ontonagon counties, Upper Peninsula of Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46°30′N 89°35′W / 46.500°N 89.583°W |
| Primary inflows | Trout Brook, Merriwether River,Slate River |
| Primary outflows | West Branch of Ontonagon River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 14 mi (23 km) |
| Max. width | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) |
| Surface area | 13,380 acres (54 km2) |
| Average depth | 17.5 ft (5.3 m) |
| Max. depth | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Shore length1 | 34.35 mi (55.28 km) |
| Settlements | Bergland |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Gogebic (goh-GHIB-ik) is the largest natural inland lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is a beautiful spot located inside the huge Ottawa National Forest, which covers one million acres. Lake Gogebic State Park is also found right on the lake's western shore.
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Discover Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic is a very interesting place to learn about. It's known for its natural beauty and the many kinds of fish that live there.
Where is Lake Gogebic Located?
This large lake is in the far western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is very close to the border with Wisconsin. The lake actually stretches across two different counties: Gogebic County and Ontonagon County. It even crosses two time zones, which is quite unique!
How is the Lake Managed?
Even though Lake Gogebic is a natural body of water, its water level is carefully controlled. The Upper Peninsula Power Company manages the lake's level using the Bergland Dam. This dam is located downstream on the West Branch of the Ontonagon River.
What Fish Live in Lake Gogebic?
Lake Gogebic is home to many different types of fish. In 2005, a survey by the state Department of Natural Resources found a wide variety of species. This makes the lake a popular spot for fishing.
Here are some of the fish you might find in Lake Gogebic:
