Watkins Lake is a 238 acres (96 ha) lake in Waterford Township in Oakland County, Michigan.[2]
| Watkins Lake | |
|---|---|
  Watkins Lake  Watkins Lake | |
| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°39′53″N 83°22′10″W / 42.664753°N 83.369385°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 238 acres (96 ha) |
| Max. depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Surface elevation | 948 ft (289 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Waterford Township |
The private, 25 feet (7.6 m) 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
editWatkins 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.[3]
Fish
editFish in Watkins Lake include bluegill, walleye, perch and rainbow trout.[4]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watkins Lake (Waterford Township, Michigan)
- ^ "WATKINS LAKE WATERFORD TOWNSHIP MICH". Russ Ravary.
- ^ "What's in the Watkins Lake Name? - Watkins Lakefront Owners Association". watkinslakeassociation.com.
- ^ "Watkins Lake Fishing near Waterford, Michigan". www.hookandbullet.com.