Street: Carla Dr
Paw Paw
Michigan
Zip Code: 49079
County: Van Buren
Longitude: -85.97566
Latitude: 42.16998
Public/Private:
- Public
- Some Public Access
Acreage: 185
Lake Amenities:
Description: Eagle Lake is located in Paw Paw Township in Southeastern Van Buren County. This Michigan lake consists of 185 acres of surface waters with reported depths of 60 feet. Fishermen report catches of Largemouth Bass.
The public access site, which includes a gravel ramp, parking and restrooms is located on the South side of Eagle Lake, off 70th Avenue/CR 358.
Eagle Lake is located 128 miles from Chicago, 34 miles from Elkhart, 39 miles from South Bend and just outside of Decatur. From Decatur take 51 South to the lake.
There is a second Eagle Lake which is partly located in Bloomington Township in Van Buren County as well as the majority of surface waters are located in Cheshire Township in Southern Allegan County. This Michigan lake consists of 225 acres of surface waters with reported depths of 55 feet.
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Glover's Chi-Acre, Trail's End Resort, Eagle Lake, Paw Paw, Michigan
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July 15, 1952
Hello to all,
We are having a nice time. It is so nice and cool here. I hope you are not to hot there. I will see you later.
Love,
The Bradds |
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Eagle Lake Map
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Eagle Lake, Decatur Michigan
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“I received your letter, was pleased to get it, will answer it soon. Hope you are well. Yesterday was my birthday. I was twenty two. I will write you what I got in my next letter. Hope to hear from you soon. Blanch” February 22, 1903
Eagle Lake is located in Paw Paw Township in southern Van Buren County. If you are coming from the north, it is 2.5 miles south off I-96, exit #56. If you are coming from the south, just take #51, four miles north of Decatur.
Eagle Lake is 196 acres of surface waters and boasts of depths of up to 60 feet. Eagle Lake has a DNR boat launch on the south side of the lake, with limited parking and a gravel launch.
Oh, to be twenty-two again and enjoying a Michigan lake!
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