Lake Skegemog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Skegemog |
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Looking north from the boating access site in Whitewater Township
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 Lake Skegemog
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Antrim, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44°49′N 85°20′W / 44.817°N 85.333°W |
| Primary inflows | Torch River |
| Primary outflows | Elk Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) |
| Max. width | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) |
| Surface area | 2,766 acres (11 km2) |
| Max. depth | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Shore length1 | 15 mi (24.1 km) |
| Surface elevation | 587 feet (179 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Skegemog (also called Skegemog Lake) is a beautiful lake in Northern Michigan. It sits right on the edge of three counties: Antrim County, Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and Kalkaska County, Michigan. This lake is quite large, covering about 2,766 acres (which is about 11 square kilometers) and having 15 miles (about 24 kilometers) of shoreline.
The name 'Skegemog' comes from an Algonquin word. It means "the meeting of the waters," which is a perfect name because many waters meet here!
Lake Skegemog is connected to Elk Lake and is part of a bigger group of lakes called the Northwest Michigan Chain O'Lakes. People love this lake for its natural beauty and for fishing.
Water flows into Lake Skegemog from Torch Lake through the Torch River. From Lake Skegemog, the water then flows into Elk Lake. Eventually, this water makes its way into Lake Michigan at Grand Traverse Bay.
The lake has many old stumps and logs underwater. These provide great hiding spots and homes for many different types of fish. Also, much of the land around the lake is covered in swamp areas.
Fishing in Lake Skegemog
Lake Skegemog is a popular spot for fishing. It is home to many kinds of wild fish. Some of the fish you might find here include Muskellunge, walleye, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, northern pike, yellow perch, and crappie.
Many anglers, or people who fish, come to Lake Skegemog hoping to catch a very large Muskellunge. These "Muskies" can grow to be quite big, making them a special catch for those seeking a trophy fish.
