Kangaroo Lake (Wisconsin)

Kangaroo Lake

Aerial view
Location Door County, Wisconsin
Coordinates 45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 45.032494°N 87.158995°W / 45.032494; -87.158995Coordinates: 45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 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)

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.

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.

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