Lyon Lake is a small, natural lake in Fredonia Township, Calhoun County, Michigan. The lake is approximately 34 mi (1.2 km) long and 14 mi (0.40 km) wide (125 acres (51 ha)). The lake is part of a small cluster of lakes 6 mi (9.7 km) south of the historic village of Marshall, Michigan. The other lakes are Fish Lake, Pine Lake and Long Lake.

Lyon Lake
Location of the lake in Michigan.
Location of the lake in Michigan.
Lyon Lake
LocationFredonia Township, Calhoun County, Michigan
Coordinates42°11′19″N 84°58′00″W / 42.18857°N 84.96669°W / 42.18857; -84.96669
TypeLake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length34 mi (1.2 km)
Max. width14 mi (0.40 km)
Surface area125 acres (51 ha)
Surface elevation938 ft (286 m)[1]

Lyon Lake is surrounded by predominantly modest residential homes that are the primary residences of the homeowners. The southern shore of the lake is adjacent to the Marshall Country Club, which is a private golf course.

Lyon Lake is named after Lucius Lyon, who was a prominent land surveyor in the Michigan Territory in the early 1830s and among the most influential men in the process of establishing statehood. Lucius Lyon served Michigan as both U.S. Senator and U.S. House Representative.

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