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Michigan
Also known by the name Lake Skegemog, Skegemog Lake real estate is considered a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and lake lots in Michigan.
There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Skegemog Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have very few lake lots and land for sale.
This lake is one of Michigan's largest lakes and has a shoreline of 15 miles.
About Skegemog Lake
Located in Kalkaska County, Michigan
Skegemog Lake is located in the town of Elk Rapids. The closest hospital is the Munson Medical Center which is approximately 35 minutes from the lake. The closest airport is the Cherry Capital Airport which is approximately 25 minutes from the lake.
Close Amenities
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel is a fun place to explore with friends and family throughout your time in Kalkaska County. The casino has several hundred slot machines, numerous blackjack tables, and more equipment to use!
Lake Skegemog is located approximately 29 minutes from Traverse City, Michigan.
Things to Do in Traverse City
A short drive will lead you to Traverse City, where there is a variety of attractions, shopping, and restaurants.
There are lots of ways to enjoy nature in the city. Explore Clinch Park, Traverse City’s most popular beach. With over 1,500 feet of sand along the West Grand Traverse Bay, it is perfect for enjoying scenic views and soaking up the sun. It has picnic tables, bike racks, trail access, and a snack bar, having everything you need for a day outside with the family.
Named by Good Morning America as the most beautiful place in the United States, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has dunes towering over 400 feet above the water. Here, you can take a tour, bike, or simply walk around to enjoy the astounding landscape.
The city is known for having a plethora of food options, so safe to say that you won’t go hungry spending a day here. Be sure to try Amical, The Cook’s House, or Slate, which are all Traverse City staples.
Life on Skegemog Lake
The lake is approximately 2,766 acres and reaches depths up to 29 feet. You can participate in various water sports, including swimming, boating, fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and kayaking. Anglers can expect to find bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, and northern pike.
Why Choose Skegemog Lake?
The lake offers beautiful scenery and is close to Traverse City, which offers an endless amount of memories to be made with your family in the area!
Overview
- 15mi. of Shoreline
- 11ft. Avg. Depth
- 29ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 2,561
- Public Boat Ramps 2
- Water Level Full Pool Year Round
Information
- Counties: Antrim County, Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County
- Fish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
- Condos available (No)
- Notable events: In April, Kalkaska County hosts the National Trout Festival since 1936. Elk Rapids hosts an Elk Rapids Harbor Days festival with 4th of July fireworks shows, pancake breakfasts, and extravagant parades.
- Interesting facts: Skegemog is an Algonquin word meaning meeting of the waters.
- Known for: Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area North Shore Pathway Trail Head, fishing, and boating.
- History: Kalkaska county was created in 1840 and named Wabassee County until 1843. William Copeland was the first settler in 1855.
- Other notes: The nearshore bottom sediments of Skegemog Lake are primarily sand (70%) followed by a mixture of rocks, gravel and sand (29%), with the rest (mostly in the eastern end) being soft muck or marl. The eastern end of the lake is shallow, and submerged logs and stumps are present quite a way offshore in places. The logs and stumps are from trees that once grew in a lakeside conifer swamp which were inundated by impoundment from the Elk Rapids dam.
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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. Such Information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some listings have been excluded from this website.
This page utilizes third-party mapping services and does not make any warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of these services' representations.