Lake Gogebic (/ɡoʊˈɡɪbɪk/ goh-GHIB-ik) is the largest natural inland[2] lake of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is located within the one million acre (4,000 km²) Ottawa National Forest. Lake Gogebic State Park is located along its western shore.

Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic viewed from Lake Gogebic State Park, July 2014.
Lake Gogebic
Location	Gogebic / Ontonagon counties, Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Coordinates	46°30′N 89°35′W
Primary inflows	Trout Brook, Merriwether River,Slate River
Primary outflows	West Branch of Ontonagon River
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	14 mi (23 km)
Max. width	2.5 mi (4.0 km)
Surface area	13,380 acres (54 km2)
Average depth	17.5 ft (5.3 m)
Max. depth	38 ft (12 m)[1]
Shore length1	34.35 mi (55.28 km)
Settlements	Bergland
References	[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

It is in the far western end of the Upper Peninsula, close to the Wisconsin border, and in parts of two counties, Gogebic County and Ontonagon County. The lake is also in two time zones, central and eastern.

Though the lake is a natural body of water, the level is regulated by the Upper Peninsula Power Company through its Bergland Dam located downstream on the West Branch of the Ontonagon River.[2]

In 2005 a state Department of Natural Resources survey found Black bullhead, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Burbot, Cisco, Common shiner, Creek chub, Golden shiner, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, White sucker, and Yellow perch in the lake.[2]

See also

• List of lakes in Michigan

References

External links

• Map and Fishing guide
• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Gogebic