Kangaroo Lake (Wisconsin)

Coordinates: 45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 45.032494°N 87.158995°W / 45.032494; -87.158995
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Kangaroo Lake
Aerial view
LocationDoor County, Wisconsin
Coordinates45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 45.032494°N 87.158995°W / 45.032494; -87.158995
Primary inflowsPiel Creek
Primary outflowsHeins Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area1,123 acres (454 ha)
Average depth6 ft (1.8 m)
Max. depth12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation598 ft (182 m)

Kangaroo Lake is the largest inland lake in Door County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] It is located in the towns of Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport, and is the main feature of Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.

The lake, located a half mile from Lake Michigan, is fed by Piel Creek and surrounded by a lowland marsh. The bottom of the lake is lined with marl.[2] Many types of fish can be found in the lake.

The surrounding area is a tourist destination.

References

  1. ^ "Kangaroo Lake (Wisconsin)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Wisconsin DNR". Retrieved 2009-04-04.

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