Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is located entirely within the United States and borders the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The Illinois shoreline of Lake Michigan is approximately 63 miles long and includes the city of Chicago, one of the largest cities in the United States. The lake is an important source of drinking water for millions of people and is a popular destination for recreation, with beaches, parks, and marinas scattered along the shoreline. The lake is also home to a wide variety of fish species, including trout, salmon, and perch.