Long Lake (Montmorency County, Michigan)

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.

Long Lake
Eagle Lake
View of Long Lake from the eastern shore; Meltzer Island is slightly visible.
Long Lake
LocationMontmorency County, Michigan (Hillman & Montmorency townships)
Coordinates45.125946°N 83.972370°W / 45.125946; -83.972370
TypeKettle lake
Part ofThunder Bay Watershed
Primary inflowsLong Lake Creek
Primary outflowsLittle Brush Creek
Max. length1.8 mi (2.9 km)
Max. width0.4 mi (0.64 km)
Surface area295 acres (119 ha)
Max. depth90.0 ft (27.4 m)
Residence time6.1 years
Shore length15.7 mi (9.2 km)
Surface elevation863 ft (263 m)[1]
IslandsMeltzer Island
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Features

Long Lake consists of two distinct sections divided by a 500-foot (152 m) channel.[2] 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.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Long Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved Jan 17, 2021.
  2. Cwalinski, Tim A. (2007). "Michigan Department of Natural Resources Status of the Fishery Resource Report - Long Lake" (PDF) (27). Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "Long Lake Map Montmorency County Michigan Fishing Michigan Interactive". www.fishweb.com. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
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