6 biggest all sports lakes in West Bloomfield Michigan
Here is a list of large all sports lakes in West Bloomfield. If you don’t know what an all sports lake in W Bloomfield is here is an explanation. On an all sports lake you can have any type of boat, or personal watercraft. You can have a speed boat, a jet ski, a fishing boat. Any boat with a motor of any size. You can have basically have anything on the lake so long as you stay within the laws on the lake. You can also pull water skiers, wakeboarders, surfers, or tubers. Living on an all sports lake allows many options for a lake home owner.
My goal as your real estate agent is helping you find which lake is the best lake in Oakland County for you and your family. You may want to know how clean the lake is? How busy is the lake? How deep is the lake? Is it a party lake? So many times Oakland County lake home buyers get bad information or information from friends that is skewed toward that one person’s opinion. It really pays to hear from a real estate agent that knows all the lakes. That understands the pros and cons of each lake. Having a lake real estate agent that will give you the information to make a smart decision. That’s what my job is.
So here are some of my questions to you. Do you get bored on a small lake? Many people would love to live on a chain of lakes, but there is not a chain of lakes in West Bloomfield. So your alternative is to look for some of the best lakes in West Bloomfield Michigan. That way you have the room to zoom around in a power boat, or have room to sail. Maybe for you it is all about being able to water ski, surf, or wake board without being on top of other boats. Or maybe you want a longer pontoon ride…..you don’t want to be around the lake in fifteen minutes. These may be all big concerns for you when buying a lake house in West Bloomfield.
I put these all sports lakes in order of size for your ease. My goal here today is to give you a list of the best of the large all sports lakes in West Bloomfield in Oakland County Michigan. They are all beautiful lakes and have various sizes of waterfront homes. You will see all ages, styles, elevations, and types of exteriors on the homes. Below I have listed basic information about the 8 largest lakes in West Bloomfield. Many home buyers love West Bloomfield homes because the township is centrally located, has good schools, shopping, low crime, and prestige. If you have questions and looking for your dream lake home give me a call at (248) 310-6239.
1.) Cass Lake homes for sale in West Bloomfield
Cass Lake in Oakland County’s largest lake at 1280 acres. There is a state park on the lake. You will find many luxury estate homes on the lake. The lake lies in Waterford, Keego Harbor, and West Bloomfield.
- Cass Lake size 1280 acres
- All sports lake Yes
- Wake restrictions Yes in some areas
- Deepest spot 123 ft deep
- Average Depth 26 feet
- Approx size .3 mile wide X 1 mile long
- Public access Yes through Dodge Park
- No# of parking spots over 80 at public access
- Public Beach unknown ( if you know email me)
- Marina on lake Ye
- Shoreline Approx. 25 miles
- Named After early Michigan Governor Lewis Cass
- Water Source Orchard Lake drains into Cass Lake
- Cities the lake lies in Waterford, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake
- School district for the lake Waterford, West Bloomfield
- Streets around the lake are paved , private
- City water well, community, municipal
- City sewer sewer sanitary, sewer at street
- Canals on Lake yes
- Lots over an acre on lake yes
- Water-ski course n/a
- Condominiums yes
Union Lake Road lies to the east of Union Lake Road and about 4 miles north of M-5 express way. Union Lake is a public all sports lake. It has a sand bar where many people gather to talk and hang out. There is also a restaurant on the lake called Matter of Taste.
- All sports lake Yes
- Private No
- Size 465 acres
- Maximum Depth 110 feet
- Public Access Yes Off Union Lake Road
- Public Beach No
- Wake restrictions Unknown
- Water Source Unknown
- Cities the lake lies in Commerce, West Blommfield
- School district for the lake Walled lake , waterford
- Streets around the lake are Paved
- City water Municipal, well
- City sewer Sewer sanitary
- Canals on Lake no
- Lots over an acre on lake no
- Water-ski course n/a
- Condominiums no
3.) Homes for sale on Pine Lake West Bloomfield
Pine Lake homes are not too far from Orchard Lake Rd. Orchard Lake Road runs along one side of the lake. You will find condos, and a good selection of luxury lake estate homes on this lake.
- All sports lake Yes
- Private Yes
- Size 395 acres
- Maximum Depth 90 feet
- Public Access No
- Public Beach No
- Wake restrictions Unknown
- Water Source Unknown
- Cities the lake lies in West Bloomfield
- School district for the lake Bloomfield Hills
- Streets around the lake are Paved,
- City water Well, municipal
- City sewer Septic, sewer sanitary
- Canals on Lake yes
- Lots over an acre on lake yes
- Water-ski course n/a
- Condominiums yes
4.) Upper Straits Lake Homes W Bloomfield
Upper Straits Lake is long lake that lies in both Orchard Lake and West Bloomfield. You will find if you are shopping for lake homes that the prices per square foot will be higher than some of the surrounding lakes because of the prestige of the lake & the communities it lies in, good schools, closeness to Telegraph & Orchard Lake Road, and because it is a private lake.
- All sports lake Yes
- Private Lake Yes
- Size 323 Acres
- Max Depth 96 ft
- Public Access No
- Public beach No
- Wake restrictions The speed limit is 55 mph though they prefer 40 mph.
- Lake Association Yes (see below)
- Water source Spring fed and water runoff
- Cities the lake lies in West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake,
- School district for the lake West Bloomfield, Walled Lake
- Streets around the lake are Gravel, paved
- City water municipal, well
- City sewer Sewer sanitary, septic
- Canals on Lake yes
- Lots over an acre on lake yes
- Water-ski course n/a
- Condominiums no
5.) Homes on Walnut Lake in Oakland County
Walnut Lake is one of West Bloomfield more exclusive lakes. You will probably find more luxury lake estates on this lake, Cass Lake, and Upper Straits lake than any other lake in the township. Some of this custom built luxury homes sit on larger parcels. Some up to 2 or 3 acres.
- All sports lake Yes
- Private Yes
- Size 232 acres
- Maximum Depth 101 ft
- Public Access No
- Public Beach Association beachs
- Wake restrictions Unknown but there are some
- Water Source Unknown
- High-speed boating and water skiing hours.
- Cities the lake lies in West Bloomfield
- School district for the lake Birmingham Bloomfield hills
- Streets around the lake are Paved
- City water Municipal
- City sewer Sewer sanitary
- Canals on Lake yes
- Lots over an acre on lake yes
- Water-ski course n/a
- Condominiums no
6.) Middle Straits Lake homes West Bloomfield
Why Middle Straits Lake? Because it is not as expensive as some of the other West Bloomfield lakes yet it is still relatively close to freeways because it is not too far from M-5. Upper Straits Lake and Union Lake homes usually have higher price per square foot than homes here.
- All sports lake Yes
- Semi – Private Yes
- Size 172 acres
- Maximum Depth 51 feet
- Public Access Yes
- Public Beach No
- Wake restrictions Unknown
- Lake Restrictions Unknown
- Water Source Upper Straits Lake
Let’s go boating on Middle Straits Lake in West Bloomfield - Cities the lake lies in Commerce, West Bloomfield
- School district for the lake Walled lake
- Streets around the lake are Paved
- City water Well, municipal
- City sewer Sewer sanitary, septic
- Canals on Lake yes
- Lots over an acre on lake no
- Water-ski course n/a
- Condominiums no
This should give you a basic understanding of the eight big lakes in W Bloomfield. There are many more lakes in West Bloomfield. A large number of them are really just ponds. If you just like the view of water and like the calming effect of water then you have a lot of options. There are condos, cottages, and luxury estate homes to chose from. I hope you enjoyed this article about the biggest and best lakes in W Bloomfield. Sometimes buying a lake home in West Bloomfield can be very confusing. Using a good lake real estate agent can take the stress and confusion about which lakes are the best. So give me a call at 248-310-6239 or email me at yesmyrealtor@gmail.com I will make your next move easier! Russ Ravary your lakes area realtor For more info on all the lakes in West Bloomfield visit any of my lake websites.
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