Otsego Lake (Michigan)

General data

Name: Otsego Lake (Michigan)
Water system: St. Lawrence River
Water type: Natural lake
Progression: North Branch Au Sable River -> Au Sable River -> Lake Huron -> St. Clair River -> Lake St. Clair (North America) -> Detroit River -> Lake Erie -> Niagara River -> Lake Ontario -> St. Lawrence River -> Gulf of St. Lawrence -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Continental
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Otsego Lake is located in northwest Michigan, south of the city of Gaylord in Otsego County. The lake spans the boundary between Otsego Lake Township to the south and Bagley Township to the north.

Otsego Lake is 1,972 acres (7.98 km2), and 5 miles (8.0 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) at its widest. In general, it is a shallow lake averaging about 6–8 feet in most places, with a maximum depth of approximately 23 feet (7.0 m) in a few spots. The bottom shoal composed of sand and light gravel forms many "drop-offs" and holes.

The following fish can be found in the lake and are subject to fishing: Muskelunge, Lake Sturgeon, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed sunfish, Walleye.

Otsego Lake (Michigan)

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