Lake Size: 1,920 Acres
Deepest Depth: 65 feet
Latitude: 44.6506
Longitude: -84.7873
Lake Level Above Sea Level: 1,135 feet
Counties: Crawford County
Cities: Grayline

Information: Lake Margrethe is near Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan. Its area is 1,920 acres (780 ha). It was formerly known as Portage Lake, before the name change. Fish species include: rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskie, and walleye.[1] Portions of the Lake are within Camp Grayling. It is a favorite fishing and recreation lake for soldiers in their off-duty hours. There is also Lake Margrethe State Forest campground.[2] This provides access for use by area residents, campers and tourists, who access the lake from the state forest campground located at the its northwest corner.[3] Lake Margrethe was renamed after the wife of lumber baron Rasmus Hanson (1846-1927). Mr. Hanson also founded the Grayling Fish Hatchery in 1914,[4] and contributed real estate in three counties to the State of Michigan for military training. That has now become Camp Grayling