Just How Deep is the Deepest Lake in Michigan?

It's quite impressive when you think about how much freshwater is in and around Michigan. I mean, it's called The Great Lakes for a reason.

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According to Michigan Lake Info, the Michigan state information database holds records for a staggering 64,911 lakes and ponds across the state. It's pretty wild when you take a moment to consider it.

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As impressive as all of the Great Lakes are, there is one that stands out as being the deepest.

What is the Deepest Lake in Michigan?

It's likely no shock to Michiganders that Lake Superior holds the title of the deepest lake in the state. Beyond its depth, it also reigns as the largest and coldest among all the Great Lakes.

How Deep is Lake Superior?

Lake Superior is extremely deep in certain parts. The deepest point of Lake Superior hits a maximum depth of 1,332 feet. On average, the lake maintains a depth of 500 feet.

The lake stretches approximately 350 miles from west to east, and 160 miles north to south, with a shoreline almost 2,800 miles long.

While Lake Superior is Michigan's deepest lake, it's not the deepest lake in the world. Heck, it's not even close.

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How Deep is The Deepest Lake in the World?

Located in Siberia, Lake Baikal stands as the world's deepest and largest freshwater lake, containing over 20% of Earth's unfrozen freshwater on its surface. According to Britannica, with a depth of 5,315 feet, Lake Baikal is not only the deepest but also the oldest freshwater lake globally, dating back 20 to 25 million years.