Lake Lavine (Michigan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Lavine |
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| Location | Kinderhook Township, Branch County, Michigan |
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| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 87 acres (35 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
Lake Lavine is a beautiful lake located in south central Michigan. It covers about 87 acres (35 ha) of water. You can find it in Kinderhook Township, which is part of Branch County, Michigan.
The lake is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the town of Kinderhook. It's also quite close to the Indiana state line, only about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of it. If you travel 3 miles (4.8 km) directly north from the Lake James chain of lakes in Indiana, you'll reach Lake Lavine.
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Discovering Lake Lavine
Lake Lavine is known for being a deep lake, reaching a maximum depth of 84 feet. It also has steep drop-offs, which means the bottom of the lake goes down very quickly in some areas.
Boating and Public Access
If you enjoy speed boats, you're in luck! Speed boats are allowed on Lake Lavine from 10:00 AM until 6:30 PM. On the southeastern side of the lake, there's a public fishing spot run by the state. This site has a paved ramp, making it easy to launch boats.
Surrounding Nature
The land around Lake Lavine is gently rolling. You'll see a mix of woodlands, wet areas, farm fields, and even vineyards. About half of the shoreline has homes, with around 60 houses used for summer vacations or year-round living. The rest of the shoreline is made up of wetlands and undeveloped forests.
Lake Lavine gets most of its water from underground sources, like groundwater seeping in. It doesn't have any major rivers flowing into it or out of it. The lake is part of the beginning of the Prairie River watershed. The Prairie River (Michigan) flows west and eventually joins the St. Joseph River.
Fishing at Lake Lavine
Lake Lavine is famous for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to many different types of fish.
Types of Fish
You can find large numbers of:
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) used to stock the lake with rainbow trout. However, this practice stopped in 2009. This was because some northern pike were illegally released into the lake, which harmed the natural living spaces for other fish.
