This Michigan Lake Was Just Named the State’s Prettiest

When it comes to living that "lake life", no one does it better than Michiganders.

We are the Great Lakes State, after all. Plus, we boast thousands of inland lakes, and three Michigan spots were just named among the top ten Lake Towns in all of the Midwest.

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As we rapidly approach time-at-the-lake season, it's a good idea to know which lakes are the best of the best.

Michigan is Home to One of the Clearest Lakes in the Whole Nation

If you want to swim, boat, or hang out in the clearest and prettiest lake in Michigan, look no further than Torch Lake.

According to WorldAtlas, Torch Lake, located in Northern Michigan, is one of the clearest lakes in the entire nation. A Secchi disk( a black-and-white disk) is used to measure clarity (how far light penetrates below the surface of the water), and Torch Lake regularly exceeds 20 feet for clarity.

The Prettiest Lake in Michigan

Torch Lake is also well known for its Caribbean-like, turquoise-colored waters. Sometimes it's even nicknamed the 'Caribbean in the Midwest'. The water is so clear and beautiful that Reader's Digest also named Torch Lake the prettiest lake in the entire state of Michigan!

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Torch Lake is great for a multitude of water activities: fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, kayaking, and more. If you want to spend time at the clearest, prettiest lake in the entire state of Michigan, a trip to Torch Lake is in order!