Walloon Lake - Ecology

Ecology

The lake has 30 miles of shoreline and is an irregular shape vaguely resembling a human form. Hence, locals refer to their cottages on the "west arm", or the "foot", etc. The lake covers 4,270 acres (17.3 km2) and is primarily fed from groundwater. Its deepest point is just over 100 ft (30 m) deep. Recently, the introduction of zebra mussels has made the clear waters even clearer. For a few months after the ice melts (usually in April), it is possible to see to the bottom of the lake at depths up to twenty feet. Unfortunately, this causes certain underwater vegetation to grow rapidly, which can adversely impact the flora and fauna of the lake, as well as its recreational value.