State: Michigan

County: Crawford County

Alternate lake name: Portage Lake

Operated/Managed by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Is the lake in the mountains: No

Ownership: Public

Acreage covered: 1,920

Miles of shoreline: 9

Average lake depth: 22 ft

Deepest lake depth: 65 ft

Shoreline part of national forest or park: Some

Shoreline part of state park: Some

Popular fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye

Condos available: Yes

Notable period of annual events: Boat parades and fishing derbies

Sailing clubs: Michigan Sailing Club

Interesting facts: Lake Margrethe has a public beach.

Known for: Lake Margrethe is the largest lake in Crawford County

History: Lake Margrethe used to be known as "Portage Lake", but the name was changed on September 13th, 1917.

Number of public boat ramps: 2

Major

MBS International Airport

9200 Garfield Rd, Freeland, MI 49623

103 miles away

Minor

Kelleys Airport

Grayling, MI 49738

16 miles away