Lake Margrethe
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| Lake Margrethe | |
|---|---|
| Location | Crawford County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | |
| Primary outflows | Portage Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,920 acres (780 ha) |
| Average depth | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Max. depth | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
Lake Margrethe is near Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan. Its area is 1,920 acres (780 ha). It was formerly known as Portage Lake, before the name change. Fish species include: rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskie, and walleye.[1]
- Portions of the Lake are within Camp Grayling. It is a favorite fishing and recreation lake for soldiers in their off-duty hours.
- There is also Lake Margrethe State Forest campground.[2] This provides access for use by area residents, campers and tourists, who access the lake from the state forest campground located at the its northwest corner.[3]
- Lake Margrethe was renamed after the wife of lumber baron Rasmus Hanson (1846-1927). Mr. Hanson also founded the Grayling Fish Hatchery in 1914,[4] and contributed real estate in three counties to the State of Michigan for military training. That has now become Camp Grayling
