Lake in the state of Lakes of Michigan, United States
Body of water

Watkins Lake is a 238 acres (96 ha) lake in Waterford Township in Oakland County, Michigan.

The private, 25 feet (7.6 m) deep all-sports lake is spring fed and is entirely residential. It is located north of Watkins Lake Rd and west of Dixie Highway.

Namesake

Watkins Lake was named for a man named Watkins, who, in 1825, was its first white settler. Mr. Watkins settled in sections 22 and 23 on the south shore of the lake.

Fish

Fish in Watkins Lake include bluegill, walleye, perch and rainbow trout.