Lake Bellaire is a 1,793-acre natural freshwater lake in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Shaped like an elongated S, it has 11.5 miles long shore, with the lower half of the lake significantly widening. Its maximum depth is 95 feet and average depth is 43 feet. Lake Bellaire is part of the chain of 14 lakes in the Elk River Watershed Chain of Lakes. The lakes in the chain are connected through rivers and streams so that boaters can go from one to another, enjoying spectacular scenery on the way. Lake Bellaire is great for swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing, boating, and fishing. The lake is densely populated and surrounded by a number of luxurious resorts as well as charming bed and breakfasts, inns, condo villages, and modern campgrounds. The main town on the lake is Bellaire, located on the northeast side.

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