This is Michigan’s deepest and clearest lake in the entire state

One of the best things about living in Michigan is summer at the lake. Swimming, boating, and fishing are just a few of our water activities at one of the thousands of beautiful lakes across the state. The clearest and deepest lake in the entire state will make you feel like you’re floating on a Michigan island paradise.

This is Michigan’s deepest and clearest lake in the entire state

According to World Atlas, Torch Lake averages 111 feet and has a maximum depth of 285 feet. This makes it deeper than Lake Erie, which averages 62 feet and has a maximum depth of 210 feet.

Torch Lake, also known as the “Caribbean of the North,” is a popular summer destination known for its incredibly clear turquoise waters, white sand, and two-mile-long sandbar at its southern end.

Not only does Torch Lake boast swimming in Michigan’s deepest and clearest lake, but it also offers numerous activities including canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle and fishing, ski boating, and jet skiing. Torch Lake in Antrim County deserves a spot on your Michigan summer bucket list and is sure to become a summer tradition.

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