Lake Size: 4,270 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 30 miles Deepest Depth: 100 feet Latitude: 45.283333 Longitude: -85.016667 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 177 feet Counties: Charlevoix and Emmet County Cities: Clarion
Information: Walloon Lake was originally named Talcott. As the story goes, a local butcher, J. R. Haas, saw the name Walloon Lake on an old railroad map, he tried to discover the history behind the name. It is thought that a group of Walloons from Belgium settled the land at the north end of the lake, which was then called Bear Lake. No trace of this settlement has ever been found.
The lake has 30 miles of shoreline and is an irregular shape vaguely resembling a human form. Hence, locals refer to their cottages on the "west arm", or the "foot", etc. The lake covers 4,270 acres (17.3 km2) and is primarily fed from groundwater. Its deepest point is just over 100 ft (30 m) deep. Recently, the introduction of zebra mussels has made the clear waters even clearer. For a few months after the ice melts (usually in April), it is possible to see to the bottom of the lake at depths up to twenty feet. Unfortunately, this causes certain underwater vegetation to grow rapidly, which can adversely impact the the flora and fauna of the lake, as well as its recreational value.
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