Lake Interstate
| Lake Interstate | |
|---|---|
  Lake Interstate | |
| Location | Eaton County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°39′52″N 84°41′07″W / 42.6645°N 84.6852°WCoordinates: 42°39′52″N 84°41′07″W / 42.6645°N 84.6852°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Managing agency | DNR |
Lake Interstate is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) fishing lake located in Michigan near the state's capitol, Lansing. The lake got its name because it is located about 100 feet (30 m) from Interstate 69.
Overview[]
Lake Interstate is a dock and shore fishing lake located southwest of Lansing. The lake features one fishing pier, on the southern section of the lake, though fishing from the shore is possible as well. The lake is available for residents to use year round, and there is no fee charged to enter. Typical fish found in the lake consist of catfish, largemouth bass, bullhead, sunfish, yellow perch, sucker and others. The lake is stocked with fish on occasion.[1] Ice fishing is common on the lake during the winter months.
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Lake Interstate Game Area[]
Lake Interstate sits on Lake Interstate Game Area, 123 acres (50 ha) of land that include a trail and hunting opportunities. The land was given to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by the Department of Transportation, for wildlife management purposes. [2]
References[]
- ^ "Lake Interstate". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Lake Interstate Master Plan" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- Bodies of water of Eaton County, Michigan
- Lakes of Michigan