Watkins Lake (Waterford Township, Michigan)
| Watkins Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°39′53″N 83°22′10″W / 42.664753°N 83.369385°WCoordinates: 42°39′53″N 83°22′10″W / 42.664753°N 83.369385°W |
| Surface area | 238 acres (96 ha) |
| Max. depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Settlements | Waterford Township |
Watkins Lake is a 238-acre lake in Waterford Township in Oakland County, Michigan.[1]
The private, 25-ft deep all-sports lake is spring fed and is entirely residential. It is located north of Watkins Lake Rd and west of Dixie Highway.
Namesake
Watkins Lake was named for a man named Watkins, who, in 1825, was its first white settler. Mr. Watkins settled in sections 22 and 23 on the south shore of the lake.[2]
Fish
Fish in Watkins Lake include bluegill, walleye, perch and rainbow trout.[3]
References
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