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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.

Kangaroo Lake
Aerial view
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Location	Door County, Wisconsin
Coordinates	45.032494°N 87.158995°W / 45.032494; -87.158995
Primary inflows	Piel Creek
Primary outflows	Heins Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,123 acres (454 ha)
Average depth	6 ft (1.8 m)
Max. depth	12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation	598 ft (182 m)

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.

See also

• List of lakes of Wisconsin § Door County

References

External links

• Kanagaroo Lake State Natural Area from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• R & R in Baileys Harbor with Kristin Peil and Suzanne Bauldry by the Baileys Harbor Historical Society, Sevestopol TV, May 26, 2012, 1:20:33 long, (covers resorts on Kangaroo Lake)
• History of Kangaroo Lake with Patty Williamson by the Baileys Harbor Historical Society, Sevestopol TV, July 17, 2012, 1:20:33 long

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