Lake Michigan

The Second Largest Great Lake

Lake Michigan is well known as one of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is the second largest of all the great lakes with a volume of 1,180 cubic miles.

Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes located entirely within the United States territory. It touches several of the U.S. states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

Ghost Ships

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum approximates 6,000 ships have been lost to the waters of Lake Michigan.

Thanks to Lake Michigan's cold, freshwater many of the ships have been extraordinarily well-preserved and make a thrilling spot for divers to travel back in time.

There are many times when you can see these ships from the top of the water because of how clear Lake Michigan's waters are.

What to do on Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan's size makes it the perfect lake for just about any kind of water sport or recreation. Boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, diving, and more.

There are plenty of parks, hiking areas, and wildlife preservation areas along Lake Michigan, making it an excellent place for nature lovers.

Boat cruises and fishing excursions are a great way to explore the clear waters of Lake Michigan.

Living on Lake Michigan is truly an angler's dream. Fishing Lake Michigan provides some of the best fishing for steelhead, coho salmon, perch, chinook salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and walleye in the Midwest.

Depending on where you live along the coast, there are many large cities that you can visit to enjoy new sights, attractions, and entertainment.

Chicago is one of the more famous towns along Lake Michigan's coast. It has many tasty restaurants, fun music, parks, nightlife, and museums to explore.

Live Great on the Great Lakes

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Lake Michigan is an excellent choice.