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Physical Characteristics

Round Lake

Lake Mecosta

Blue Lake

Surface Area (Acres)

Maximum Depth (Feet)

Average Depth (Feet)

Volume (Acre-Feet)

Shoreline Length (Miles)

Shoreline Development Factor

221

15.3

3,381

2.9

1.4

316

10.8

3,412

5.6

2.2

156

15.9

2,480

2.7

1.5

Each of the three lakes has a relatively deep hole. For Round, Mecosta, and Blue Lakes the maximum depth has been measured as 45, 39, and 50 feet deep respectively. Lake Mecosta has the largest surface area at 316 acres, Blue lake is 221 acres, and Round lake is smaller at 156 acres.

Legal Lake Level

Blue Lake has a legal lake level of 959.5'. This level was established under Part 307 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Depth Contour Maps

Tri-Lakes Depth Contour Map (Round Lake).jpg

Tri-Lakes Depth Contour Map (Lake Mecosta).jpg

Tri-Lakes Depth Contour Map (Blue Lake).jpg

Additional Links

Michigan Lake Info

MichiganLakeInfo.com was created as a resource for those interested in Michigan's inland lakes.

Michigan Lakes & Streams Association

Dedicated to the preservation and protection of Michigan's inland lakes and streams.

Michigan Chapter - North American Lake Management Society

Promotes the understanding and management of Michigan's inland lake ecosystems.

Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society

MAPMS promotes sound and appropriate technologies for the management of aquatic resources.

Fish Kills

Click to learn more about fish kills in Michigan lakes.

Canada Geese

Click here for information on how to deal with geese on your lake.

Foam

What does it mean when there is foam in the water?

Algae

Information about algae growth.

Pollen

That stuff floating on the lake surface? It could be pollen.

Michigan Shoreland Stewards

Educational resource to encourage protection of Michigan inland lakes through best management practices.

Midwest Shoreline Living

Providing examples of shoreline property owners that are rehabilitating and protecting their shorelines.

Michigan Lakes

How many lakes are there in Michigan?

Want to Know More?

MichiganLakeInfo.com was created by Progressive AE's Water Resources Group as a resource for those interested in Michigan's inland lakes. On the site you can find information about lake water quality, watershed management, aquatic plants, lake levels, lake improvement boards, emerging issues, links to other sites and more. Information posted on the site has been thoroughly researched and designed to provide pertinent facts and figures about Michigan's lakes in a readily downloadable format. Please visit the site and learn more about Michigan's lakes.