Lake Lavine, Michigan
Lake Lavine is a small lake, 87 acres (350,000 m2), in south central Michigan. Located in Kinderhook Township, Branch County, Michigan approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from Kinderhook, Lake Lavine is situated approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of the Indiana state line: 3 miles (4.8 km) directly north of the Lake James chain of lakes located in Indiana.
Lake Lavine is a deep lake (71 feet maximum) with steep drop-offs. Speed boats are allowed during the hours of 10:00 am until 6:30 pm. On the southeastern shore there is a state-operated public fishing site with a paved boat ramp. The terrain surrounding Lake Lavine is gently rolling woodlands, farm fields, and vineyards. Approximately half of the shoreline is developed, with about 60 summer and permanent homes on the lake. The remaining shoreline is wetlands and undeveloped woodland. The lake is primarily spring fed. The only outlet is located on the lake's northwest end, and is approximately 15 feet (4.6 m) wide and 1-foot (0.30 m) deep where it leaves the lake. Lake Lavine is part of the headwaters of the Prairie River watershed. The Prairie River (Michigan) flows westerly, joining the St. Joseph River just south of the community of Three Rivers.
Later in its history, Lake Lavine played host to the notorious criminal John Dillinger, who was rumored to have stayed at a residence on the north side of the lake after his famous break from the Crown Point, Indiana jail.
Known for its exceptional fishing, Lake Lavine holds significant numbers of perch, bass, bluegill and rainbow trout.
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Coordinates: 41°46′05″N 85°02′15″W / 41.76806°N 85.03750°W