Known as the “Caribbean of the North,” the 19‑mile-long lake’s name comes from the Ojibwe word waaswaaganing, meaning “place ...

Torch Lake is the state's longest and deepest inland lake, with an average depth of 111 feet, according to Torch Lake ...

A sand bar formed across the mouth of the bay on the lake’s northwest portion, creating the inland lake that exists today. Torch Lake has a wide, sandy shallow region that runs parallel to the ...

Massive crowds on Torch Lake mean an increase in law enforcement presence to make sure everyone is being safe. Michigan State Police, the Kalkaska County Sheriff’s office, the Antrim County ...