Long Lake (Montmorency County, Michigan) facts for kids
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View of Long Lake from the eastern shore; Meltzer Island is slightly visible.
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 Long Lake
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Montmorency County, Michigan (Hillman & Montmorency townships) |
| Coordinates | 45°07′33″N 83°58′21″W / 45.125946°N 83.972370°W |
| Type | Kettle lake |
| Part of | Thunder Bay Watershed |
| Primary inflows | Long Lake Creek |
| Primary outflows | Little Brush Creek |
| Max. length | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) |
| Max. width | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) |
| Surface area | 295 acres (119 ha) |
| Max. depth | 90.0 ft (27.4 m) |
| Residence time | 6.1 years |
| Shore length1 | 5.7 mi (9.2 km) |
| Surface elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Islands | Meltzer Island |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Long Lake (formerly Eagle Lake) is a 295-acre (119 ha) lake in northeastern Montmorency County, Michigan. The lake is primarily in Montmorency Township, although the southernmost portion is located in Hillman Township, as well as part of the Mackinaw State Forest. The nearest town is Hillman at about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of the lake.
Features
Long Lake consists of two distinct sections divided by a 500-foot (152 m) channel. In the larger northern section of the lake sits a small island unofficially known as Meltzer Island. Also in the north of the lake sits a small bay known as Ghost Bay due to the treacherous floor and taller trees surrounding the bay limiting sunlight.
The lake is a popular summer fishing and boating destination. Common fish in the lake include northern pike, bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout, and walleye.
