List of lakes of Oakland County, Michigan facts for kids

Cass Lake, the largest and deepest lake in Oakland County

Oakland County, Michigan, is a place full of beautiful lakes! Did you know there are 387 lakes here? That's a lot of water to explore! Most of these lakes, 317 of them, have names, while 70 are still unnamed. These lakes are great for all sorts of fun activities like boating, fishing, and swimming.

Exploring Oakland County's Lakes

Oakland County is known for its many lakes, which are a big part of its natural beauty. These lakes come in all shapes and sizes, from small ponds to large, deep bodies of water. They are home to different kinds of fish and wildlife, making them important natural areas.

Big and Deep Lakes

Among the many lakes, some stand out for their size or depth.

• Cass Lake is the biggest and deepest lake in Oakland County. It's located in West Bloomfield Township and is huge, covering about 1,280 acres (518 hectares). It's also very deep, reaching 123 feet (37 meters)!
• Lake Orion in Orion Township is another large lake, covering 506 acres (205 hectares) and going down to 80 feet (24 meters).
• Kent Lake in Milford Township is also quite large at 1,200 acres (486 hectares), though it's not as deep as Cass Lake, reaching 36 feet (11 meters).
• Lake Angelus near Auburn Hills is 477 acres (193 hectares) and 88 feet (27 meters) deep.
• Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield Township is 795 acres (322 hectares) and 110 feet (34 meters) deep.
• Maceday Lake in Waterford Township is 234 acres (95 hectares) and is one of the deepest at 117 feet (36 meters).
• Union Lake in Commerce Township is 465 acres (188 hectares) and 110 feet (34 meters) deep.
• Walled Lake in Commerce Township is 670 acres (271 hectares) and 53 feet (16 meters) deep.
• White Lake in White Lake Township is 540 acres (219 hectares) and 32 feet (10 meters) deep.

These larger lakes are popular spots for boating, fishing, and other water sports.

Public Boat Launches

If you love boating, you'll be happy to know that many lakes in Oakland County have public boat launches. This means you can easily get your boat onto the water and start exploring!

All-Sports Lakes with Launches

Some lakes are called "all-sports" lakes because you can do many different activities on them, like water skiing, tubing, and jet skiing. Here are some of the all-sports lakes in Oakland County that have public boat launches:

• Big Lake
• Cass Lake
• Cedar Island Lake
• Crescent Lake
• Lake Oakland
• Lake Orion
• Long Lake (in Commerce Township)
• Maceday Lake
• Pontiac Lake
• Tipsico Lake
• Union Lake
• White Lake

No-Wake Lakes with Launches

Other lakes are "no-wake" lakes. This means boats must go slowly to create very small waves, which helps protect the shoreline and makes it safer for swimming and kayaking. Even these calmer lakes have public boat launches:

• Crooked Lake
• Heron Lake
• Kent Lake
• Wildwood Lake

These lakes offer a more peaceful experience for those who enjoy activities like fishing, kayaking, or just relaxing on the water.