5 Midwest Lakes to Visit
While your little slice of on water heaven may be right out your back door, it's still fun to hitch up the boat trailer, pack a cooler and head on down the road to check out other well-known boating locations. Check out some new turf, get away from the same ol' cove or bank, and see what the hubbub is all about at some of the popular Midwest lakes people rave about. This week, Firstmate Controls, the best boat lift control manufacturer in Missouri, is sharing with you a list of 5 Midwest lakes to visit:
1. Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri's largest destination lake, Lake of the Ozarks is centrally located in Missouri, stretching across four counties. It's known as ‘The Magic Dragon’ because of its serpentine shape. It is a massive reservoir that was created by the damming of the Osage River in 1931. It has more than 1,150 total miles of shoreline, including a main channel that stretches 92 miles, and is known as the "Best Recreational Lake" according to USA Today.Table Rock Lake is an artificial lake in The Ozarks of southwestern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. It is one of the popular draws for the nearby town of Branson, Missouri. There are several commercial marinas along the lake, and Table Rock State Park is located on the east side, both north and south of Table Rock Dam. Downstream from the dam, the Missouri Department of Conservation operates a fish hatchery, which is used to stock trout in Lake Taneycomo.
3. Elk River Chain of Lakes
The waters of the Elk River Chain in Michigan are so clear that they have the appearance of a tropical paradise, when the sun beats down on them during the boating season. And that makes them a prime boating destination. Torch Lake is the biggest and most scenic of the lakes, in our opinion, and is easily accessible—it’s just off Grand Traverse Bay. State parks and launch facilities are literally everywhere and range from concrete ramps to sandy put-in spots.
Kingsley Dam in Nebraska was built to contain the lake and is the second largest hydraulic fill dam in the world. It was formed by pumping of a mixture of soil and water into the ground, making a watertight core to hold the water back. The result is a relatively open impoundment measuring 22 miles long by four miles wide, that is lined by many miles of white sand beaches. The lake is perfect for sailing, power boating, fishing, and even scuba diving. Walleye fill the lake and birders flock to the area to get a look at species such as Sandhill cranes. Numerous campgrounds and parks dot the shoreline, making it a popular spot for boaters who RV their boating rigs around to various lakes and rivers.
5. Lake Winnebago
One of the most popular boating areas in inland Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago is most noticeable because of the namesake recreational vehicle company that bears the same name—though there’s no relation between the two. Thirty miles long and 10 miles wide at its extremes, the lake is dotted with towns having familiar names like Oshkosh, Appleton, and Fond du Lac, which, for the sake of conversation, is home to inboard and outboard builder Mercury Marine. Public water access is particular good here, with a state park and a handful of county parks scattered around the lake’s 88 miles of shoreline.
One of the most popular boating areas in inland Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago is most noticeable because of the namesake recreational vehicle company that bears the same name—though there’s no relation between the two. Thirty miles long and 10 miles wide at its extremes, the lake is dotted with towns having familiar names like Oshkosh, Appleton, and Fond du Lac, which, for the sake of conversation, is home to inboard and outboard builder Mercury Marine. Public water access is particular good here, with a state park and a handful of county parks scattered around the lake’s 88 miles of shoreline.
There you have it - 5 lakes to check out around the Midwest. So start planning your next road trip to one of these popular lakes. Do you have a favorite body of water that you think everyone should visit? Did we miss a lake that you think should have made our list? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Don't forget, that the Firstmate boat lift remote control makes it easy for you to get on and off the water, saving you time at the dock, thus allowing you to load up your boat at the ramp more quickly for impromptu road trips like the ones you should be planning! For more information about our marine electronic equipment and systems, visit our website today!
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