Middle Straits Lake West Bloomfield MI information

• All sports lake                              Yes
• Semi - Private                               Yes
• Size                                               172 acres
• Maximum Depth                           51 feet
• Public Access                                Yes
• Public Beach                                  No
• Wake restrictions                           Unknown
• Lake Restrictions                           Unknown
• Water Source                                  Upper Straits Lake             
• Cities the lake lies in                      Commerce, West Bloomfield
• School district for the lake             Walled lake
• Streets around the lake are              Paved
• City water                                       Well, municipal
• City sewer                                       Sewer sanitary, septic
• Canals on Lake                                yes
• Lots over an acre on lake                 no
• Water-ski course                              n/a
• Condominiums                                no

Middle Straits Lake is accessible to the public via a township owned public access ramp  which has parking for 10 vehicles.  West Bloomfield  has a park on Middle Straits Lake it is called Boomer Park.  Boomer Park is 36 acres and has a picnic shelter, playground, restrooms, and basketball courts.  It is a beautiful park and West Bloomfield workers maintain it well.  . Here is a map of Boomer Park

On that part of the waters of Middle Straits Llake, West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful on Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, except between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to:

(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.

(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance

Many people are surprised to find out that there are specific age limits on who can drive a jet ski.  Here are rules for jet skis and personal watercraft in Michigan

Those less than 14 years of age may not legally operate a PWC.

Those 14 and 15 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate and …

• He or she is accompanied on board by his or her parent or legal guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian or …
• He or she is operating or riding the PWC at a distance of not more than 100 feet from his or her parent or legal guardian or from a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian.

Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate.

Those born on or before December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally without restrictions.

You must have your certificate with you when you are driving a jet ski otherwise you could get a ticket.

Middle Straits Lake real estate Oakland County

Middler Straits Lakefront homes for sale in the last year range in price from $140,000 all the way up to 3 million dollars.  The lake has a mixed bag of lakefront properties.  There are 600-5700 square foot lake homes around the lake. 

Middle Straits Lake homes are:

• Bungalows
• ranches
• cape cods
• colonials,
• split levels
• Tudors

The majority of the homes on the lake are ranches and colonials.  Middle Straits waterfront properties range in age from the 1920's to 2006.  Years ago Oakland County Lakes were a resort destination for Detroiters.  So the homes were small.  Then over the years the lake homes have been added on to, or torn down to build a bigger and better new home will all the latest amenities. The children that live on this lake attend West Bloomfield or Walled Lake Schools.

Many of the older homes have no basements, but some of the newer ones have a walkout basement.  The homes range from 1 bedroom to 6 bedroom homes, and 1 bath to 3+ Bathrooms.  Some of Middle Straits waterfront properties have no garages and some do. 

Between January & October 25, 2012 here's what sold on the lake.

Here are the homes that have sold on the lake since 01/01/2006 up to 11/15/2011

Click on one of the searches below to find your lake home.

Middle Straits Lake Location

Middle Straits Lake is located in  West Bloomfield Township Oakland County MI and a small section in Commerce Township MI.  It is East of Union Lake Rd, South of Commerce Lake Rd, West of Green Lake Rd. and North of Pontiac Trail.

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Middle Straits Lake Fishing

• Blue Gill
• Crappie
• Northern Pike
• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass
• Rock Bass
• Yellow perch
• Pumpkin Sunfish
• Catfish  

Baypoint Golf Club is also located on Middle Straits lake.  Bay Pointe Golf Club is located in West Bloomfield, Michigan.  Treat yourself to the picturesque views of Middle Straits Lake and the lush fairways of Bay Pointe Golf Club.  Prepare yourself and your guests to be pampered with all of the amenities of a private golf club.  Wedding receptions, outdoor ceremonies, outings, or any special event can be accommodated for 50-400 guests. 248-360-0600   4001 Haggerty Rd, West Bloomfield, Michigan    It is an 18 hole golf course.              

Like most of Oakland County there are lake foreclosures too.  Call me on my cell at (248)310-6239 for your list of Oakland County Lake foreclosures.

To Search any Michigan Lake for lake homes for sale go to the atlas search or search by area.  I hope this helped you if you have a Michigan relocation in your future.

Russ Ravary your Oakland County Lakefront real estate specialist 

Russ Ravary - Metro Detroit real estate agent

Real Estate One

 (248) 310-6239      YesMyRealtor@gmail.com

8430 Richardson Rd. Commerce MI 48382

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