Cass Lake (Michigan) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cass Lake
Cass Lake Location in Michigan
Location	Oakland County, Michigan
Coordinates	42°36′25″N 83°21′56″W / 42.6069°N 83.3656°W / 42.6069; -83.3656
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,280 acres (520 ha)
Max. depth	123 ft (37 m)
Surface elevation	928 feet (283 m)
Settlements	Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake Village, Keego Harbor

Cass Lake is on the main branch of the Clinton River.

Upstream from Cass Lake is 243-acre Loon Lake. Cass Lake also connects with 363-acre Elizabeth Lake.

Downstream from Cass Lake is the 532-acre Sylvan Lake.

Cass Lake is the largest and deepest lake in Oakland County, and is in the northern Metro Detroit region of southeastern Michigan.

Namesake

Cass Lake was named after former Michigan governor Lewis Cass.

Geography

Cass Lake covers 1,280 acres (5 km²) and has a maximum depth of 123 ft (37 m).

It is bordered by the cities, villages, and townships of Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake Village, and Keego Harbor.

Recreation

It is a popular public lake in the Metro Detroit region. The lake is home to the Pontiac Yacht Club.

Dodge No. 4 State Park is located on northeastern Cass Lake, with access via West Bloomfield Township and Waterford Township.